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Employees who were given shares over the years in lieu of cash compensation, for example, have one way to lock in the cash value of their deferred compensation: by selling.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

But in lieu of an album drop, the mystery surrounding the Grammy-winning artist's upcoming nuptials is doing just as much to mobilise her fandom.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

Symbols like Lady Liberty, eagles and shields appear in lieu of kings and queens favored on British coinage.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

He remains in custody in lieu of about $3.2 million in bail.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 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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