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alternative

[awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al-] / ɔlˈtɜr nə tɪv, æl- /




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"In areas where these termites are common, it's just a matter of time before homes are infested, so this study is a good initial step toward alternative strategies for controlling them."

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Neither like coffee, and both say going to cafes with a wide range of other hot - or iced - drinks offers a great alternative to socialising at the pub.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Dry direct seeding is an alternative, and deadlines for that extend until June.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Andres Sheppard, an analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald, has called Neutron the only viable alternative to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the industry’s workhorse.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

One glimmer of hope remained, one alternative to the big bang: steady-state theory.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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