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Example Sentences
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Keenan, who remains in custody in lieu of $160,000 bail, pleaded not guilty to all charges.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
He’d probably ask for cash in lieu of a metal disk: The Oracle of Omaha has pulled no punches over the years about investing in gold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Before diving into specific recipes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with ingredients that can be used in lieu of onions, Chavez says.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
Colleagues say D’Amaro has tried to increase profits by charging more on the busiest days and for shorter “lightning lanes,” in lieu of across-the-board price hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Camp Half-Blood, assuming Gaea hasn't already destroyed it.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
