as an alternative
Example Sentences
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“Some people might want to use them as an alternative to a bank, but … remember: They are not banks.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Brown hopes councils will take up the idea as an alternative to poorly attended consultations.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The discovery could also strengthen the case for sodium ion batteries as an alternative to lithium-based technology.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
And instead of simply asking fishermen to stop, it has helped develop snail farming as an alternative livelihood.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Restorative justice is sometimes used in Alameda County as an alternative to criminal court for juveniles accused of felonies, a process known as diversion because the accused is diverted away from criminal court.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
