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alternative

[awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al-] / ɔlˈtɜr nə tɪv, æl- /




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With neither party offering an alternative to policies of mass incarceration, recognizing the humanity of those convicted of crimes seems outlandish — and offering them a path to redemption seems downright heretical.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Initially 17 players were granted deals, allowing them to train and play full-time, and get adequate rest time, without the pressure of balancing football around alternative full-time employment.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. use bypass pipelines for oil exports, but Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain face revenue collapse without alternative routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Those who recommend this alternative don’t deny that the stock market tends to be a below-average performer during midterm-year summers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

He wouldn’t have looked for alternative treatments or a guru or some faulty gene to blame.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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