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alternative

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




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Citi said the tokenized depositary receipts offer a more straightforward and trusted alternative to other ways that investors access private companies, such as through special-purpose vehicles that have been under scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It is something that triggers the construction of an alternative explanation.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Avoid using a resell or alternative ticketing site that you’re unfamiliar with as it could be a scam.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The report said alternative solutions such as heavier nets had proven effective in reducing seabird deaths, while weighted ropes in Scotland had lowered the number whales being caught in fishing gear.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It felt like a sensible alternative to prison, to living like this for the rest of his life.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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