in lieu of
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Townsend is being held in lieu of $2 million bail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Her family has asked for donations in lieu of flowers to Oakhaven Hospice, Childline, The Silver Line and Cats Protection.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Zacharia, meanwhile, received the equivalent of a “see me after class” from the teacher in lieu of a grade.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
Finally, I’m alarmed by your son’s comment that you’re not giving up anything important by giving him money in lieu of spending it on yourself.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
She sat at the table with us, sticking with her cup of coffee and banana in lieu of our heartier fare.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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