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lieu

[loo] / lu /
NOUN
place
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Durable, ready-for-anywhere gear like stainless steel tumblers and a backpack in lieu of a basket are versatile enough for dining al fresco almost anywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

But in lieu of an album drop, the mystery surrounding the Grammy-winning artist's upcoming nuptials is doing just as much to mobilise her fandom.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

He remains in custody in lieu of about $3.2 million in bail.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

“In lieu of putting out whole chicken breasts for guests to grab, slice them after you pull them off the grill and have given them time to rest,” Rice said.

From MarketWatch May 22, 2026

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Bethel Park High Football Team, of which Mr. Wright was a starting running back.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng



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