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Alternatively, missions could be outsourced to allies such as the UAE or private military contractors.

Alternatively the UK could join with other Western and European allies to send a clear message to Trump and the US Congress that American exporters would also be badly hit by such policies.

Alternatively, it might just be a personal DIY job they want assistance with, or just some company while they potter and chisel away.

Alternatively, perhaps the intent was not to win an election but to project confidence and convince the faithful that anything but a resounding victory will be evidence of another fraud.

Alternatively, its upsurge might indicate that the virus has become more infectious — a very concerning, albeit less likely, development.