alternative

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We need it to clean up things like fertilizer, chemicals and aviation fuel — products without cheaper clean alternatives that are made in specialized industrial complexes overseen by trained technicians.

From Los Angeles Times

Doctors "must change prescriptions, find suitable alternatives, and spend additional time adjusting treatment plans", he said, requesting anonymity for security reasons.

From Barron's

Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, said many fish and chip shops were now adding alternative fish to their menus to supplement traditional cod and haddock.

From BBC

An alternative would be to borrow the money but the Treasury would be reluctant to breach its borrowing targets for fear of spooking the financial markets.

From BBC

"Because of the gasoline and oil situation, we've had to resort to this alternative," Eduardo Romano, a father of two, told AFP, while waiting for customers in a park in central Havana.

From Barron's