alternative

Example Sentences

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With governments scrambling to find alternative sources of fuel, Zimbabwe has said it will increase the amount of ethanol it uses in its petrol, from 5% to 20%.

From BBC

But such alternative investments often require tying up a lot of cash, which dentists typically can’t do at the beginning of their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Trail hunting was introduced by the Hunting Act 2004 as an alternative to hounds chasing foxes and involves using an animal-scented rag.

From BBC

It is also finding alternative sources for helium, needed in chipmaking.

From Barron's

But the current high prices are already boosting the appeal of alternatives, from renewables to coal.

From The Wall Street Journal