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
Analysts expect those countries to lean on alternate routes, and for their neighbors to follow suit.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Stewart didn’t go for polyester suits or arenas, preferring the rough and rowdy “skull orchards” around Fort Pierce where he could alternate between hillbilly rock and progressive bluegrass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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
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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