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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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California’s lemon law, considered one of the strongest consumer protections in the nation, allows drivers to get a refund or replacement of a broken car if the manufacturer can’t fix it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The American Medical Association has broadly come out against AI as a replacement for doctors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Fortunately, the U.S. system of government actually worked: Behind the scenes, the controversial replacement was blocked.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

While biofertilisers are not a direct replacement, proponents say they can reduce dependence on chemical inputs.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

There was no time to hire a replacement, not before the extended family would arrive.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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