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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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Maine law would give state Democrats the opportunity to name a replacement candidate if Platner drops out by July 13.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Big-words alert: Edwards Lifesciences is expanding beyond its monopoly in TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, into fast-growing TMTT, or transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Former RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund head coach Marco Rose has been confirmed as Iraola's replacement at Bournemouth.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Investors who want to maintain their allocation may need to quickly find a replacement fund, potentially incurring additional trading costs or re-entering the market at less favorable prices if prices have moved sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The fracas escalated, and Bobby was told that a replacement player would take his place if he refused to play.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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