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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

But it's less Spider-Man and more Spider-Noir in an alternate universe spin-off which has taken a slightly darker turn.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Regeneron subsequently asked to switch to an alternate third-party manufacturer.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

About 300,000 daily passengers will have to find alternate routes between New York City and Long Island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

If that really had been a journey between alternate dimensions, no wonder she felt disoriented.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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