substitutes

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The appetizers that we always get are called Moroccan Cigars, which are vegan meat substitutes fried in a rolled batter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

However, for a few of the weapons—the Patriots, THAADs, and SM missiles, which are adept at shooting down short-to-medium-range ballistic missiles—there are no good substitutes.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Advantage plans combined spent 93% less on substitutes than traditional Medicare, which the IG attributed to insurers using “reimbursement and utilization management tools” to limit abuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Defections typically are preceded by customer dissatisfaction and complaints, along with concentration at key hubs and a lack of substitutes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Luke remembers the pallet, but substitutes a metal drain, with the grating removed, in place of the rebar.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover