alternative
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An alternative is a system of proportional representation under which some attempt is made to distribute seats to reflect the popularity of parties.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
"In areas where these termites are common, it's just a matter of time before homes are infested, so this study is a good initial step toward alternative strategies for controlling them."
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
Without the IPO, it will need to find an alternative way to finance its payments or amend the terms of its convertible notes.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
“We have undertaken significant redistribution of fuels to offset shortages in the Middle East, and are securing alternative sources from different locations and suppliers,” the company said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
It’s an old song she snitched from her mother—British alternative, rising good energy, from the time of shoulder pads and big hair.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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The Catcher in the Rye
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