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alternative

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




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It is expected to be available via private prescription within weeks as an alternative to weekly injections for overweight or obese adults, Novo Nordisk said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

At the most basic level, it’s a flavored alternative to olive oil.

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

"If the ships failed to heed their instructions, detaining them was a viable alternative," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I look around for Fuchsia, but she’s in the alternative classroom, and they don’t always come for grade level assemblies.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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