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For Mr. Lieberman, a welcome alternative to single-minded diets can be found by looking at regions sometimes called Blue Zones, which are associated with exceptional longevity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Britain’s postwar sugar rationing offered a rare alternative.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
McCartney said EasyJet provided two nights of accommodation but then told the family to find alternative accommodation for the rest of the delay.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
But she was reluctant to consider an alternative.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
All of these young players would eventually be surpassed by Fischer, but they tested him with daring alternative variations, and his play sharpened as a result.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Cybersecurity experts say companies should be gearing up now for a quantum future, replacing the current crop of data-protection tools with more-secure alternatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Such incidents have left many Americans mistrustful of weather apps as a whole, and desperate for viable alternatives.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Noise is one of the main reasons that cities around the US, external are banning petrol landscaping tools or encouraging electric alternatives.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
"Abruptly stopping Tavneos without switching to an alternative should be avoided to prevent the condition worsening," the agency warned, advising patients to consult a doctor about alternatives.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The giveaway is the presence of or between the alternatives.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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