substitution

Example Sentences

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He read a message inside a sealed envelope, then did the trick again slowly, making obvious his substitution of one envelope, for another.

From Literature

Slower hiring might reflect substitution toward technology rather than demand increasing less rapidly.

From Barron's

I listen now to some commentators drooling over substitutions that change games, and what a genius the manager was to make those changes.

From BBC

Nearly all substitutions were linked to lower depression risk, with one exception.

From Science Daily

"It's always worth it to try and get something out of the game," said Carrick of his substitution.

From BBC