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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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The song’s Korean refrain and damning alternate title?

From Salon • Jun. 5, 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

Earlier this year, NV Energy informed Liberty that it would no longer serve as its wholesale energy provider after mid-May next year, and urged Liberty to make haste to secure an alternate supplier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh suggested that he may encourage the Fed to look at alternate inflation metrics that have shown more moderate readings recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Learn any alternate fingerings and other "tricks" available on your instrument for fine-tuning each note as you play.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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