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
"Labour!" again echoed the sailor, "labour may be paid for; but what can stand in lieu of innocence, purity of heart, and rectitude of conduct?"
From The Buccaneer A Tale by Hall, S. C., Mrs.
Ye stand in lieu of all else, oh, treasures of faith!
From The Gods are Athirst by Jackson, Emilie
Though he be himself a poor man, his rank and position will stand in lieu of wealth.
From Lady Anna by Trollope, Anthony
But she still believed that the verdict would be favourable, if not with an assured belief, still with a hope that was sufficient to stand in lieu of a belief.
From The Last Chronicle of Barset by Trollope, Anthony