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irreplaceable

[ir-i-pley-suh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈpleɪ sə bəl /


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England captain and all-time record scorer Kane remains irreplaceable - as shown against Uruguay and Japan - as the main striker, while Bukayo Saka's quality and major tournament experience make him an automatic choice.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Helium plays an irreplaceable part in the manufacturing process for semiconductor chips and Qatar supplies a third of the global output.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations," spokesman Lin Jian told a press conference.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

When we entrust digital platforms with our biometric data, we hand over unique, irreplaceable biological identifiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Each flake was different, Sister Zoe had said, like a person, irreplaceable and beautiful.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez