fallback

Example Sentences

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And, in the short term, experts say, coal remains the most readily available fallback.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“There’s no fallback mechanism here,” Musk told investors in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

Theoretical models have long suggested that this fallback can turn the neutron star into a black hole.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 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