as a substitute
Example Sentences
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Huawei is pitching stacking as a substitute for conventional chip advances rather than a complement to them because the key technology that would make it a complement is the one thing it can’t get.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
They purchased SaaS as a substitute for internal capability, accumulated organizational debt — and now lack the human capital to navigate a transition that is fundamentally about people and process.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
However, he also emphasized that more rigorous research is still needed before guava juice could be recommended as a substitute for conventional anemia treatment.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Marine Corps, had been walking home from his job as a substitute teacher at the school.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Gregor was extremely curious what she would bring as a substitute, and he pictured to himself different ideas about that.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
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