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alternative

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




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Weber said that one alternative would be to fly the material to Kazakhstan, which is the site of the bank of low-enriched uranium that is controlled by the IAEA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

It offers a potential alternative to traditional batteries, which contain toxic and flammable materials, rely on complex global supply chains, and contribute to growing electronic waste.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Initially 17 players were granted deals, allowing them to train and play full-time, and get adequate rest time, without the pressure of balancing football around alternative full-time employment.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It is what a refinery pays when the alternative is going out of business entirely.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

He admitted that eating without fillings was “uncomfortable,” but it was better than the alternative of losing all of one’s teeth, which he predicted would happen if the fillings remained.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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