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Earlier this year, Cohere said it would merge with Germany’s Aleph Alpha, a combination presented as an alternative to offerings from Silicon Valley.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Higher yields have, in turn, put pressure on stocks by lifting borrowing costs across the economy and boosting the appeal of Treasurys as an alternative to riskier assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Trail hunting was introduced after the Hunting Act 2004 as an alternative to hounds chasing foxes and involves using an animal-scented rag.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Houthis have been cementing their hold on the Bab Al-Mandab strait, a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia that has been used as an alternative to Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
During the peak of the Vietnam War, he volunteered for the Army in logistics as an alternative to being drafted and sent to the front lines like many of his friends.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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