substitute
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Nwankwo Kanu's impact as a substitute was felt immediately at Arsenal.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
That meant Germany could not simply substitute graphite for heavy water to overcome its supply problems.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
The ministry last week promised 3,000 substitute teachers for the country's 114 worst-affected secondary schools, and said on Wednesday it had already dispatched 2,000.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Dzeko netted 50 Premier League goals for Manchester City, with more than a quarter of those coming as a substitute.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“One is a substitute teaching position this fall. The other is for a summer tutoring program. I might even get to teach French.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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The alternative options in Chelsea's midfield include captain Reece James, who is able to play in defence, along with substitutes Romeo Lavia and Valentin Barco, who did not make the matchday squad.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Those savings are not small potatoes: The skin substitutes cost taxpayers billions, and the figure has risen dramatically since before the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Many processed foods contain several forms of sugar and sugar substitutes at the same time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
But with some of these higher-protein, higher-fiber options, I’m using substitutes like protein pasta or bone broth rice to keep eating the things I want to eat while being a little more macro-conscious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“The school board came up with the idea of using the high school teachers as substitutes at the schools for the younger students,” explained Mother.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
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Fireworks went off after 11 minutes to celebrate the number 11 on his 152nd international appearance, and he was given a standing ovation when he was substituted after 62 minutes in Zenica.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Ronaldo started that game but was substituted in the 67th minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
They also substituted bamboo biochar for cement at concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Kane started all seven of England's matches up to the semi-final and was substituted only twice - both times late on with the game already won.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
For brilliance he substituted shrewdness and a kind of daring.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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In fact, substituting toys for all hazards and unwanted behaviors are excellent protective measures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Instead of changing the team's tactics or style of play, Hong simply tried to solve the problem by substituting players."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Vermeer eschewed easy narrative deduction, Mr. Graham-Dixon writes, by substituting the map with a blank wall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Nostalgia is basically substituting what you feel now for what actually happened then, right? I have no nostalgia for childhood summers because nothing happened.”
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
“You modest young gentleman,” said the butler, substituting a large horn.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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