as an alternative
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The release is also part of a push within Silicon Valley to build homegrown open-weights models as an alternative to those developed by China’s Alibaba and a younger crop of startups such as Z.ai.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Idealab founder Bill Gross said he embraced the concept as an alternative to the tiny home formula of extremely low-cost structures lacking amenities but requiring tens of thousands of dollars in installation and utility costs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Glasgow City Council estimate the walk to Smithycroft as being about 45 minutes, and suggested the No 8 bus service as an alternative.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The mixed messaging around inflation could push domestic investors to stocks as an alternative to bonds, Sikand says.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Restorative justice is sometimes used in Alameda County as an alternative to criminal court for juveniles accused of felonies, a process known as diversion because the accused is diverted away from criminal court.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
