alternate
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Many sanctioned vessels currently appear to be taking an alternate route around the west coast of Ireland.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
They alternate among softer cooing, silent breakdowns, half-rapped bridges, and multitracked vocals designed to encourage stadium singalongs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Thompson also will host an alternate telecast geared for horseplayers from 1-4:30 on FS1.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The song’s Korean refrain and damning alternate title?
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
As the bargaining representative for Ms. Vivian Shawcurt, Summerhill Infant and Child Care Agency is hereby requested to provide documentation showing either that she has found alternate placement or that she has returned to England.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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