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alternative

[awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al-] / ɔlˈtɜr nə tɪv, æl- /




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Even so, they believe S3E could become a viable alternative to evaporation ponds and hard rock mining, which currently dominate global lithium production despite their environmental drawbacks.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

To save costs, some fans are choosing to stay farther from the venues or opting for alternative lodgings such as Airbnbs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

This is the toxic truth about much of popular alternative media.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

At one stage Foden and Palmer would be predicted to be starters, not even alternative options like Eze.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The Germans had no alternative but to sign.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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