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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
Primm was once one of Nevada’s more popular gambling resorts, a less expensive, slightly more kitschy alternative to Las Vegas that benefited from being closer than Sin City.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Dry direct seeding is an alternative, and deadlines for that extend until June.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
It added cheaper six-month licences, or trading at fairs, are alternative options, and the fees are reduced after the first year.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
It felt like a sensible alternative to prison, to living like this for the rest of his life.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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