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Example Sentences
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In lieu of a home phone, the Jetsons had a video phone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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
In lieu of mentioning Elvis’ off-stage reality, Luhrmann deepens a song’s effect by cutting to personal photographs that are a little out of context.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Colleagues say D’Amaro has tried to increase profits by charging more on the busiest days and for shorter “lightning lanes,” in lieu of across-the-board price hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
In lieu of an answer, she just pointed.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
