alternative
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An alternative golf course site at Frieze Farm has been proposed as part of Cherwell District Council's local plan.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
HUD Secretary Scott Turner said the Federal Housing Administration, which is popular among first-time home buyers and falls under his purview, would soon also begin accepting alternative scores.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Owner James Dolan has no intention of relocating, and there is neither a viable alternative site nearby nor the billions to make it happen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
While body wisdom and alternative healing are framed as part of the Goop-conscious modern wellness movement, McDaniel explains that these practices are not new.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Maybe awkward silence isn’t such a bad thing when the alternative is even more awkward conversation.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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