alternative
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Because the method does not require a needle, it could offer an alternative for people who are uncomfortable with injections.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
He criticised those putting themselves forward as alternative leaders saying "entitlement is not a qualification for leadership".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The allocation to alternative investments fell by three percentage points to 12%, reflecting more money moving into stocks and bonds.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The shift toward alternative routes is already visible on the ground.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The headphones make me look like the generic alternative to an X-Wing fighter pilot, so I only wear them when I’m in my room.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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The Catcher in the Rye
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