as an alternative

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On Thursday night’s broadcast, Kimmel fashioned a monologue that he said would serve as an alternative version of the Washington-based correspondents’ dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 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

At one point, Canva, which pitches its visual-design suite as an alternative to products including those from Microsoft and Adobe, touted late 2025 as a potential target for going public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"You would have liked to have thought… this would have been a great opportunity… to demonstrate the importance of sustainable fuel as an alternative."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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