stand in lieu of
Example Sentences
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As she routinely steps in front of cameras to defend, interpret and parse the president’s statements for the public, her fashion choices stand in lieu of having an American flag unfurl behind her.
From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2017
Governments therefore should not be the only active powers: associations ought, in democratic nations, to stand in lieu of those powerful private individuals whom the equality of conditions has swept away.
From Democracy in America — Volume 2 by Reeves, Henry
Though he be himself a poor man, his rank and position will stand in lieu of wealth.
From Lady Anna by Trollope, Anthony
He makes us flowery speeches, and thinks that they will stand in lieu of independence.
From The Fixed Period by Trollope, Anthony
Dear Rebecca, This must stand in lieu of a birthday letter: may it wear a holiday aspect for you!
From Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix
