fallback

Example Sentences

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That means when fertilizer prices jump, corn becomes the more expensive bet and soybeans the cheaper fallback.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It then hit their fallback sites including sports arenas and recreational facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"Urban households may be more exposed to fuel shortages than rural areas, as they have fewer immediate fallback options," said Vibha Dhawan, director general at the Energy and Resources Institute in Delhi.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Chait was an apparently safe fallback option — he is widely seen as well-liked, capable and loyal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The officer’s job was to insist—though, as a fallback position, an experienced officer might simply see whether the fourth inmate in line would take the seat.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover