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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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Thompson also will host an alternate telecast geared for horseplayers from 1-4:30 on FS1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It also plays homage to previous Gorillaz collaborators who have departed by utilizing unused or alternate takes from past projects.

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

They are seeking class-action status and compensation for finding alternate housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

She takes a series of doors, alternate versions of the same possible entrance, and lays them side by side along the floor, letting each lead to a different room.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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