substitute
Example Sentences
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The new law says that the substitute will not be able to come on until play next stops.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
UK-based Fermtech is transforming cocoa shells, which are normally thrown away, into a cocoa powder substitute, using fermentation.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
But “I don’t think satellite is a substitute for the speed, reliability and capability of our assets that we’ve been investing in for decades,” he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
AI has collapsed the cost of building, making it possible to choose precision over a generic substitute.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The substitute teacher, Ms. Winter, squinted and brought the list of names on the attendance sheet closer to her face.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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