in lieu
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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
One thing they can do is shift toward business models that rely on other kinds of fees, in lieu of expecting to earn significant revenue from yields on cheap customer cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Rios, 36, is being held in lieu of $4 million bail, according to jail records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
His hair was slicked back and he wore, in lieu of his service station uniform, a baby-blue leisure suit.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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