substitution
Example Sentences
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Good olive oil — If you’ve spent much time with me in the kitchen, you’ll know I’m usually fairly relaxed about substitutions.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
Seeing his players’ lackluster performance on the field, Aguirre responded with substitutions: bringing on 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, a fan favorite, as well as Luis Chávez, to reshape the midfield.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Players and referees will need to adjust to several new rules being rolled out at the World Cup, including teams being required to make substitutions inside 10 seconds to prevent time-wasting.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
They also called for future studies involving more diverse populations and analyses that continue to examine both cooking methods and food substitutions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
“Why can’t you use something from the cat, but not hurt it and let it go after? Like, the fur, instead of bones? Mama does substitutions for recipes all the time.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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