substitute
Example Sentences
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"I've never had the opportunity to play at Wembley for club before, so for me it was a big chance," said Calvert-Lewin, who had scored within six minutes of coming on as a substitute.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The most productive users who can’t substitute away then can’t get the energy they need, and suppliers see no incentive to help.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Salt substitute use was self-reported, which may have led to underreporting or misclassification.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
He reminded investors that there’s no substitute for” long-term, line-by-line analysis of capital structures” rather than relying on market sentiment to tell you when a crisis is brewing.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Sometimes I substitute an apple for the corn.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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