alternative

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Supporters of the rule argue that alternative assets offer potential for increased long-term returns and broader investment diversification, positioning the change as expanding innovation and opportunity for American workers and retirees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

They then used this information to detect colorectal cancer based on bacteria found in simple stool samples, offering a non-invasive and low-cost alternative.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But again, I was trying, if only half consciously, to represent the alternative.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama