alternative
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Eide Bailly will set up an alternative practice structure for its nonaudit business to comply with independence rules.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
"Any such decision should only be taken where there are no alternative options and should be communicated clearly and in good time," he says, adding employers should be flexible and consider relaxing rules where possible.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
One reason to be cheerful against this daunting backdrop, investors say, is that the alternative was worse.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Garcia, who fronts local band Exutoire, said discovering the local alternative scene “changed everything.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
The gathering was intended as a wholesome alternative to rowdier festivities for the night, and she hoped she could make sure that Henry attended.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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