as a substitute
Example Sentences
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Marine Corps, had been walking home from his job as a substitute teacher at the school.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Analysts also cautioned that oil from the African nations has limits as a substitute.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Watkins was injured for most of England's World Cup qualifying campaign and has played just once under the German manager - coming on as a substitute in a win over Serbia in September.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
He came on as a substitute in both group matches and equalised before his side went on to win on both occasions.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
We were served formally, and she apologized for having no orchestra to play for us but said she’d sing as a substitute.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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