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alternate

[awl-ter-neyt, al-, awl-ter-nit, al-] / ˈɔl tərˌneɪt, ˈæl-, ˈɔl tər nɪt, ˈæl- /
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substitute
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It also plays homage to previous Gorillaz collaborators who have departed by utilizing unused or alternate takes from past projects.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

What if the Premier League changed its rules and awarded the trophy to the winners by alternate means?

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Earlier this year, NV Energy informed Liberty that it would no longer serve as its wholesale energy provider after mid-May next year, and urged Liberty to make haste to secure an alternate supplier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh suggested that he may encourage the Fed to look at alternate inflation metrics that have shown more moderate readings recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I’d skip fourth-period math and send Mr. Meyers an email alerting him to the fact that I’d taken over as the room 82 alternate.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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