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McCartney said fellow passengers had supported one another throughout the disruption, helping with transport, translation and finding alternative routes home.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
But she was reluctant to consider an alternative.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
But that may make him complementary to United's other options rather than a direct alternative.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The big question now, Roberts said, is whether the Sussexes try to steal the limelight in England, casting themselves as a trendier celebrity alternative to the establishment royals—a modern version of a rival court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
“I know. Trust me, we teachers hate them, too. But it’s how the system is set up. With less funding, we’ve had to turn to alternative ways to get through the year.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Such incidents have left many Americans mistrustful of weather apps as a whole, and desperate for viable alternatives.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
These alternatives have the additional benefits of reducing carbon emissions, vibrations and the exposure of landscapers to pollution.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Others are gravitating toward premium alternatives from smaller companies, or cheaper store brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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
After a few weeks of what she called "endless pestering" and what I called "repeated badgering," my mother bought me a pocket thesaurus, which provided me with s-free alternatives to just about everything.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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