replacement

Example Sentences

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Taylor also worries about the town's old sewage systems, established in 1962 and in need of replacement for 20 years, he said.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Gen. Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal criminal defense attorney, will serve as acting attorney general until a permanent replacement is named.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The tech is not a replacement for traditional exercise, he said, though he cited research that shows EMS may offer “modest to moderate improvements in muscle strength,” especially when combined with movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Whether the price increases prove temporary will depend on how long the Iran conflict lasts and the new level of replacement tariffs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I got warnings time and again, for “attitude” as the superintendent put it, but he tolerated me for want of a replacement.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver