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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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The White House has not named an official replacement for Leavitt but Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped into her shoes earlier this week, winning positive reviews with a relaxed performance at the podium.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“The first quarter reflected a challenging environment, marked by weak consumer industry demand in both OE and replacement across the majority of our key geographies,” Chief Executive Officer Mark Stewart said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

These include a higher likelihood of arthroplasty, or joint replacement surgery, and a possible increase in complications after the procedure.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

“His name will bring people to the table, but whether they stay will depend on how well the replacement delivers,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Does the transition mark the replacement of Jomon people with immigrants from Korea, ancestral to the modern Japanese?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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