substitute
Example Sentences
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For now, the findings support a practical but cautious message: nutrition may be one piece of the anxiety puzzle, but it is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
"These unjustifiable measures cannot substitute dialogue, nor can pressure replace diplomacy."
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The question is whether patriotic austerity can substitute for the harsher arithmetic of markets.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
This season, she has made 27 appearances in the WSL and Champions League, with 11 of those as a substitute, and scored five goals.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
“Of course, that’s where our substitute comes in,” Mr. Pinkerton said, tugging some more on that overgrown beard of his.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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