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alternate

[awl-ter-neyt, al-, awl-ter-nit, al-] / ˈɔl tərˌneɪt, ˈæl-, ˈɔl tər nɪt, ˈæl- /
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substitute
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The National Symphony Orchestra has also been hard at work securing alternate venues at which to perform during the proposed closure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

What if the Premier League changed its rules and awarded the trophy to the winners by alternate means?

From BBC • May 26, 2026

They are seeking class-action status and compensation for finding alternate housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Regeneron subsequently asked to switch to an alternate third-party manufacturer.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“That means we also don’t have to tell them that they accidentally exploded in an alternate timeline.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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