replace

Example Sentences

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"You never replace a player with the same kind of player because they don't exist," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

A California-based startup called Reflect Orbital says that reflecting sunshine on places during times of darkness could charge up solar panels, grow crops and replace urban lighting.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Such vessels can largely be deterred by the U.S. dominant air power, but “European powers will not be able, and probably not willing, to replace that capability,” Nadimi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“Given the need to replace missiles, missile interceptors, damaged radars, aircraft, and other equipment used in Operation Epic Fury, we are raising our estimates and price targets for the large defense primes,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Fortunately, since Jimmie had a college degree, the principal invited him to replace me in my classroom when the time came.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson