substitutes

Example Sentences

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Three times against West Ham he made a decision with his substitutes and only the last changes he made came off, but that was what won him the game.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Skin substitutes are a group of biological and synthetic elements that enable the temporary or permanent closure of wounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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

Demand will likely increase as stores deplete, but the appetite for cocoa may wane if substitutes or lab-grown beans gain traction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

With no substitutes, each member of the Fugees would have to play the whole game in the heat without a break.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John