as a substitute
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But he was almost as prolific at creating them, making 12 assists as a substitute - a tally only bettered by three players in Premier League history.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Zubimendi has also largely featured as a substitute, making five Premier League appearances from the bench.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Ube was a staple of Philippine gardens as long as 5,000 years ago, boiled and eaten by families as a substitute to rice when their provisions ran out.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
His impact as a substitute in both has been notable, leading Halliday to say he'd be "shocked" if the Bournemouth player didn't start against Group B1's bottom side.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
No tonic can act as a substitute for what we do.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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