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She urges the medical profession to study music’s ability to “kickstart new patterns of thought” through daydreams as an alternative to drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In that opinion, Roberts not only assured readers that things had changed in the South; he pointed to Section 2 as an alternative means of providing protection to minority voters on a national basis.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

His duties include running a program that offers treatment to qualified individuals as an alternative to incarceration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Given early large customer wins, M&A, and more successful launches, we believe Amazon Leo is well-positioned to gain traction as an alternative option in the market,” the analyst wrote in a research note.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Restorative justice is sometimes used in Alameda County as an alternative to criminal court for juveniles accused of felonies, a process known as diversion because the accused is diverted away from criminal court.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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