replacement

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Holmes, originally from Northern Ireland, has previously spoken about various health issues, including spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and his struggles walking and using a mobility scooter.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The former This Morning host has talked previously about various health issues including spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and his struggles walking and using a mobility scooter.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

YouTube Premium was introduced in 2018 as a replacement for YouTube Red, which the company launched in 2015.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Aging grid infrastructure compounds the problem, as replacement cycles accelerate alongside new capacity needs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

In the past, agriculture, writing, and improved pre-gun weapons took much longer to spread much greater distances, but the underlying social processes of population replacement and competition were essentially the same.

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