substitutes

Example Sentences

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Free cash flow yield, is similar to dividend yield, except that it substitutes free cash flow for a company’ annual payout.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Builders and buyers will switch to granite and other substitutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Home captain Callum McGregor is a serial winner, lifting 24 major trophies, while James Forrest, likely to be among the substitutes, is the club's most decorated player.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In 2025, the CMS Fraud Defense Operations Center stopped nearly $185 million in improper payments to suspect providers billing for skin substitutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“They get qualified substitutes, and the school system saves money, since they’re paying us regardless.”

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine