substitutes

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Skin substitutes are a group of biological and synthetic elements that enable the temporary or permanent closure of wounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

However, for a few of the weapons—the Patriots, THAADs, and SM missiles, which are adept at shooting down short-to-medium-range ballistic missiles—there are no good substitutes.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Providers applied skin substitutes to minor scrapes and bruises—at an average cost of $121,501 per patient and $230,103 for those treated at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Defections typically are preceded by customer dissatisfaction and complaints, along with concentration at key hubs and a lack of substitutes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

We had substitutes for the rest of the year.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos