alternatives
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The UN said last week that many displaced families in Gaza were still forced to shelter in overcrowded tents or severely damaged structures due to the absence of safer alternatives.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Jefferies issued a Hold rating, citing risks like fuel availability and cheaper alternatives, despite the company’s first-mover advantage.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Wealthy countries will respond by diversifying supply, strengthening buffers and accelerating alternatives, while poorer ones will often be forced to choose what is cheapest rather than most secure.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
"Its downsides include high programme and development risks, and long realistic timeframes until any serviceable aircraft might be delivered, compared to alternatives that already exist," Bronk said.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
For a time, big bang theory and steady-state theory lived side by side, alternatives that astronomers chose between depending on their philosophy.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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