replacement

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Genetic analysis shows that the people buried before and after this decline were not related, indicating a major population replacement.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

“We recognize the cover is not in the best shape possible,” he said, calling the replacement project a short to midterm fix.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He had long been regarded as a potential replacement for Iraola in the event of the Spaniard deciding to leave.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Cheung said Chavez-DeRemer's deputy Keith Sonderling would step up as acting labor secretary, but it was not clear who Trump has in mind as her permanent replacement.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

One of the many reasons for this decline is the replacement of workers through the use of robots and other forms of automation that require fewer workers, even those with advanced skills.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler