alternatives

Example Sentences

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The second is a stark lack of alternatives.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The chain rolled out new cold drinks this month, pitched as lower-priced alternatives to crafted beverages that have delivered hits for such chains as Starbucks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

When prices are going up, consumers may see a high price at a particular gas station and think it’s an outlier, so they look for alternatives — even if all stations are raising prices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The drop in Beyond Meat’s stock price follows an extended stretch of weaker demand for its products, as consumers dealing with higher living costs have steered clear of more expensive plant-based meat alternatives.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

He did not wish to think of the alternatives.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen