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alternate

[awl-ter-neyt, al-, awl-ter-nit, al-] / ˈɔl tərˌneɪt, ˈæl-, ˈɔl tər nɪt, ˈæl- /
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substitute
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"If the rent here or in other places goes up, I really can't afford it," the 63 year-old told AFP, adding that she was unable to find alternate accommodation nearby.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

What if the Premier League changed its rules and awarded the trophy to the winners by alternate means?

From BBC • May 26, 2026

They are seeking class-action status and compensation for finding alternate housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

If a vacation or road trip isn’t in the cards this summer, you can still be transported to far-away places and alternate universes, like in ‘Spider-Noir,’ ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and ‘Lanterns.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Have her alternate chairs for each activity, providing the movement she craves.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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