alternatives
Example Sentences
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While this increased traceability could win mined diamonds more customers, others say that the lab-grown alternatives are only going to continue to grow in popularity.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
To measure underlying inflation, the new chairman has urged the central bank to look at alternatives to its standard gauge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
When prices rise for synthetic fertilizer, demand for alternatives, like poultry litter, may increase even further.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Oppenheimer analyst Param Singh had similar reasoning back in January when he argued that IBM’s software portfolio was “sticky,” meaning clients repeatedly return to the products even though alternatives exist.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
My mother tried to interest me in a variety of suitable alternatives from a list Effie Trinket sent her.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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