lieu
Example Sentences
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In lieu of a home phone, the Jetsons had a video phone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He is being held in custody in lieu of $1 million bail.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Before diving into specific recipes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with ingredients that can be used in lieu of onions, Chavez says.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
Colleagues say D’Amaro has tried to increase profits by charging more on the busiest days and for shorter “lightning lanes,” in lieu of across-the-board price hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
He continued to stare down at her hands in lieu of meeting her eyes, as if he were worried that she’d try to strangle him.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
