alternative

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There is less incentive to fight for an A in a notoriously rigorous course, says freshman Kay Hwang, when students can just take an easier alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, private credit or “shadow banking” grew as an alternative to the regulations and shared risk that institutional banks operate within.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The new rules say product descriptions containing the name of a citrus fruit, such as "lemon marmalade", will be allowed as an alternative.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The software slump had a knock-on effect on alternative asset managers amid concerns over lending to companies in the beaten-down sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Legalistic debates over federal versus state sovereignty were just the most accessible handles to grab, the safest and most politically suitable ways to talk about alternative national visions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis