alternative
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It’s a time capsule of the music that I’ve been inspired by, from yacht music to alternative rock to funk.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Bell said the decision to create an alternative entrance was driven more by practicalities than theatricalities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
"And it's certainly less risky than the alternative, which would have been to forcibly push back the Iranians and create the conditions for a convoy."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
While SpaceX might offer a hot alternative, that may not be the only reason money currently invested in Tesla makes the switch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
But she was not going to accept the alternative from Anat.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Vocabulary lists containing alternative
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The Catcher in the Rye
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