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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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Airlines are scrambling to find alternate sources of jet fuel, but supply chains are set up long in advance, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude shortfall from the crisis-ridden Middle East, analysts say.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 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

Guests whose reservations were canceled were given false explanations such as plumbing or maintenance problems, or were sent to alternate rental locations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Traffic has been getting increasingly worse, and the GPS apps keep giving everyone the same alternate routes, just compounding the problem.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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