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

"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

Israeli intelligence learned that Iran had a fallback plan for its internal security forces in the event their facilities were destroyed—mustering at local sports complexes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

Olmsted had begun to think in terms of fallback arrangements.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson