alternate

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In Myanmar, private vehicles are currently only allowed to operate on alternate days depending on whether their licence plate is an odd or even number.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In this alternate past, a fatal blood virus, known informally as the Red Wind, has been ravaging the population for about a decade.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Asian countries may tilt toward alternate sources of supply like the U.S.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Although the ballot initiative has yet to pass, the threat of such a tax prompted many of the state’s ultrarich to rush to establish alternate residency before the onset of the new year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The doorway to the panic room/secret passageway/tunnel to the alternate world opened up, and Emma reached in to turn on the light.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix