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alternate

[awl-ter-neyt, al-, awl-ter-nit, al-] / ˈɔl tərˌneɪt, ˈæl-, ˈɔl tər nɪt, ˈæl- /
ADJECTIVE
substitute
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Example Sentences

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You should appoint both a primary proxy and an alternate in case the primary isn’t available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

After two sessions of their match, Hawkins led 10-6, but Williams, a champion in 2000, 2003 and 2018, was unable to fight back as the six frames went alternate ways, with Hawkins securing the victory.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Europe is looking to alternate suppliers, and has been importing more from Africa, for instance.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

But there is an alternate strategy which also has shown promise historically: Instead of going to cash, shift your stock portfolio into the most defensive sectors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

As long as we’re still making donuts in the alternate universe, I can deal.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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