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alternative

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




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Yet what was missing was a vessel for creating his alternative sounds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Whether other Fed policymakers and the markets warm to this alternative reading remains to be seen.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Paris museums like the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay are experiencing significant overcrowding, prompting recommendations for alternative, less-visited sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Promotional materials emphasized American branding, patriotic messaging and customer loyalty, while official launch announcements framed the service as a bold alternative to mainstream telecom providers.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

For Gilbert, the experimental method is an alternative, not a supplement, to Aristotle.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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