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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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He said he is not backing a replacement test now.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The country’s oil exporter is also reportedly delaying shipments to some European customers following attacks on the pipeline, forcing refiners to seek replacement cargoes, UOB Global Economics & Markets Research said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

It added that the disruption was so extensive it was "not possible" to provide a bus replacement service.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The replacement microglia-like cells also showed stronger inflammatory signatures, raising the possibility that they could contribute to chronic inflammation in the aging brain.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

I’m sure they offered him some artificial replacement, like they did Peeta when they had to amputate his lower leg, but I guess he didn’t take it.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Hesson also refuted suggestions that Mohammad Imran and Mohammad Imran Jr were both called up as replacements because the PCB was confused by their names.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Qatar gave the luxury Boeing 747 jet to the United States in 2025, after Trump complained about the ageing current presidential planes and delays to the delivery of their planned replacements.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

It’s important to know the best days for the Eagles are ahead as their young replacements receive early-season experience in anticipation of becoming much better later in the season.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

You might save a few hundred dollars today but pay much more later in repairs or replacements.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Wheeling their horses about at the far end of the lists, the knights tossed down their broken lances and accepted replacements from the squires.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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