lieu
Example Sentences
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He is being held in custody in lieu of $1 million bail.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
He’d probably ask for cash in lieu of a metal disk: The Oracle of Omaha has pulled no punches over the years about investing in gold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Before diving into specific recipes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with ingredients that can be used in lieu of onions, Chavez says.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
The Line Hotels, a boutique chain, uses a mix of partial partitions, pocket doors and glass in lieu of traditional bathroom doors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
I listen to her ideas about nurseries and what she'll do in lieu of a baby shower since she won't be able to travel that far during the spring semester.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
