alternative

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So let’s examine the unacknowledged issues with “innovative” alternative investments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Our subsidiaries in Lebanon and Syria remain well-placed to prevent alternative routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Taken together, that tells you an alternative settlement architecture now exists,” LaValle said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Iran announced alternative routes for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of sea mines in the main zone of the vital waterway.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“So what you’re saying is that I look horrible, but the alternative would be much worse?”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi