in lieu
Example Sentences
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He remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 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
For students outside traditional startupland, founding a company in lieu of finishing a degree requires a cultural leap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 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
I was proud of Sasha, who turned fifteen that same day and was counting down the hours to the Beyoncé concert she was going to in lieu of a birthday party.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
