in lieu of
Example Sentences
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Arreola was booked at the Pico Rivera sheriff’s station and is currently being held in lieu of $75,000 bail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
If you are withholding too much money, it makes sense to reduce that amount so you put that money in your back pocket in lieu of having it languish in IRS coffers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Galtman was booked Thursday night about 11:30 p.m. and is being held in lieu of $3.1 million bail, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department booking records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Lutnick has started to make fermented vegetables at home in lieu of eating store-bought sauerkraut.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 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
