alternate
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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
Thousands of people missed important life events, including funerals and their own weddings, and were left scrambling to make alternate arrangements.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 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
Asian countries may tilt toward alternate sources of supply like the U.S.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
I would be representing my country in Belgium that fall alongside Brenna Dowell, McKayla Maroney, and Kyla Ross, with Elizabeth Price as the noncompeting alternate.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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