substitute
Example Sentences
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But when asked whether he wanted to be a substitute for Merz, he reportedly responded only that he was "not a good football player", without issuing a firm denial.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Pickle juice should be your go-to salt substitute.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
They purchased SaaS as a substitute for internal capability, accumulated organizational debt — and now lack the human capital to navigate a transition that is fundamentally about people and process.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Spurs were hampered this season by serious injuries to key creators James Maddison, who appeared as a substitute here, and Dejan Kulusevski, but this cannot excuse what has been served up.
From BBC • May 24, 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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