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Even as propaganda, it was pretty dumb — never discounting for currency fluctuation, alternative sourcing or domestic capacity increases, to name a few counterindicators.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
South Korea's Vice Oceans Minister Nam Jae-hon said the Arctic route was "bound to become an alternative" to Middle Eastern shipping lanes -- as geopolitical risks and technological advances make it increasingly competitive.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
But in the back of his mind, there's always been an alternative soundtrack.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
As an alternative to putting extra savings in Roth accounts, consider a taxable brokerage account.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
It is easy to eliminate an obvious alternative.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Such incidents have left many Americans mistrustful of weather apps as a whole, and desperate for viable alternatives.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Noise is one of the main reasons that cities around the US, external are banning petrol landscaping tools or encouraging electric alternatives.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
"Abruptly stopping Tavneos without switching to an alternative should be avoided to prevent the condition worsening," the agency warned, advising patients to consult a doctor about alternatives.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
There have been recent attempts to offer students cheaper alternatives to the TI-84.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
So when you don’t have any alternatives, I don’t know why society would be surprised at what happens in public housing today.
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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