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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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“Increased maintenance costs and reduced availability of equipment in upcoming years are to be expected until a replacement fleet is introduced,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Carse's replacement, 23-year-old Sonny Baker, has retained his place in England's 15-man party.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The Hollywood Historic Trust, which maintains the thousands of stars along Hollywood Boulevard, said a replacement star would be ready within days.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

That began a career-threatening battle with back injuries that includes seven surgeries since 2014 — several microdiscectomies, a 2017 lumbar fusion and most recently a lumbar disc replacement performed in October 2025.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

In the village he found a replacement gardener and handyman who was not in need of a tied cottage.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

It’s important to know the best days for the Eagles are ahead as their young replacements receive early-season experience in anticipation of becoming much better later in the season.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

It also called for creating a “Component Repair Center,” essentially a submarine spare parts warehouse, that could quickly ship replacements to subs and repair broken parts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

But the refrigeration rule did not impose any costs on regulated entities until future replacements of refrigeration equipment may be needed.

From Slate Aug. 2, 2026

Although the multivitamin findings are encouraging, researchers emphasize that supplements should not be viewed as replacements for a balanced diet or regular physical activity.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Vincent at first refused to let me play, but when I offered my Life Savers as replacements for the buttons that filled in for the missing pieces, he relented.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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