alternate
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In some cases, researchers alternate between real respondents and simulated ones, though real people are still used to validate findings.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
You should appoint both a primary proxy and an alternate in case the primary isn’t available.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Guests whose reservations were canceled were given false explanations such as plumbing or maintenance problems, or were sent to alternate rental locations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
"So we're having to fall back to some other alternate means."
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The opposing teams would alternate as the lead, second, third, and fourth bowlers all took their turn.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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