as a substitute
Example Sentences
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Marine Corps, had been walking home from his job as a substitute teacher at the school.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Analysts also cautioned that oil from the African nations has limits as a substitute.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
His involvement was limited to coming on as a substitute midway through the second half of the 1-1 draw.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
They appear to have given little thought to the terrible consequences for innocent people when soft words are offered as a substitute for tough but necessary action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Landsman had played for the Met before as a substitute.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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