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alternative

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




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The Chinese company has increasingly leaned on alternative designs, advanced packaging techniques and its networking technology to boost the computing performance of its hardware to catch up with its American counterparts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

She has built a loyal fanbase, which spans across generations and continents, thanks to her joyful and romantic pop songs, which also expand into the worlds of jazz, alternative, R&B and folk.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

They said they have received help from experts nationally to come up with alternative plans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Like all tragedies, Cuba’s is haunted by unanswered questions, fatal mistakes and sliding-doors alternative possibilities.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“If you do persist in going—and we hope you won’t—we have no alternative except to arrest you,” the police superintendent said.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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