replacement

Example Sentences

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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

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

Heaven, 19, had not started a game under Carrick, having first been given his chance by Ruben Amorim and then his immediate replacement Darren Fletcher.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

There was no time to hire a replacement, not before the extended family would arrive.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland