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alternative

[awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al-] / ɔlˈtɜr nə tɪv, æl- /




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"We remain committed to both the Loughton project and the UK and we are exploring alternative power sources for the site, in addition to other expansion sites in the UK," Nscale said.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

In acute situations, they turn to a more reliable alternative: gray trash bags.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

But EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned earlier Friday Europe did not have a readily available alternative.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

It needs an alternative that performs enough of its work reliably and economically to make shifting orders a realistic option.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Legalistic debates over federal versus state sovereignty were just the most accessible handles to grab, the safest and most politically suitable ways to talk about alternative national visions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

These ingredients are frequently promoted as healthier alternatives to sugar.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Whether you’re in the mood for art-house cinema, anime, prestige TV or a good murder mystery, check out these bingeworthy alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

For Nvidia investors, Maia raises a broader question: How much pricing power can a supplier retain when its biggest customers develop credible alternatives?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The girls had spent weeks adapting to the new rules and searching for acceptable alternatives to headscarves, said the teacher, who wished to remain anonymous.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

But there are alternatives: One could peer inside using some sort of periscopelike magnifying device, for example.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood


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