alternative

Example Sentences

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An alternative would be to borrow the money but the Treasury would be reluctant to breach its borrowing targets for fear of spooking the financial markets.

From BBC

"Because of the gasoline and oil situation, we've had to resort to this alternative," Eduardo Romano, a father of two, told AFP, while waiting for customers in a park in central Havana.

From Barron's

But I believe employees have an alternative—one that isn’t easy, but could help move the power dynamic back in their favor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Faced with the alternative of the film not getting made, she embraced the "challenge" of filming in northern Germany, featuring many actors from Germany's large Afghan diaspora.

From Barron's

For China’s Gen Z, finding high-quality alternatives to premium Western brands has become a point of pride, shared and celebrated across platforms like Xiaohongshu with the fervor once reserved for luxury unboxing videos.

From Barron's