substitute
Example Sentences
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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
To afford the medication, Doran said she picked up substitute teaching shifts a few times a month.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
If they fail to do so, the substitute cannot enter the field for at least one minute and the team must continue with 10 players.
From BBC • May 31, 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
Her class was out of control—it took the substitute half the morning to stop the accusations and shouting.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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