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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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His replacement, John Ternus, did not appear as part of the main keynote presentation but was seated in the front row next to Cook at a media briefing on the company's new Siri AI features.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Maine law would give state Democrats the opportunity to name a replacement candidate if Platner drops out by July 13.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

That contingency plan would involve hiring replacement workers who would have to undergo the same detailed accreditation procedures demanded by FIFA, plus job training.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Trump has yet to nominate a replacement for Makary, though the options have been narrowed to a shortlist, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“I’d offer to get you a replacement, but we both know it’s not an option.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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