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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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Saudi Arabia and the UAE already have alternate export routes.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

During my 24-hour retreats, I alternate between deep creative work and relaxation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

El Niño and La Niña often alternate, but sometimes we can have two of the same event back to back.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Thompson also will host an alternate telecast geared for horseplayers from 1-4:30 on FS1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

We moved at the same speed, just with an alternate set of steps.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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