alternate
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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
While the pacing stumbles a little in the first half, it picks up satisfyingly on alternate Earth with John Ward’s as-yet-unknown master plan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
But the more it drags on, he says, "the more passengers will find alternate ways to fly", with rival carriers offering connections via alternative hubs such as Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong or Tokyo.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Hours after the debate was canceled, Steyer’s campaign sought to create an alternate event that would include all of the candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
This abandoned library parking lot was like an alternate universe where everyone really cared about raw eggs, and holding hands was a totally acceptable thing to do.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Vocabulary lists containing alternate
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