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replacement

[ri-pleys-muhnt] / rɪˈpleɪs mənt /
NOUN
substitute
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Robert Joyce, director of mobile access engineering at Virgin Media O2, said: "If we can't find a replacement site before we remove that equipment then we can have a coverage hole in that location."

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

He said he is not backing a replacement test now.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The replacement microglia-like cells also showed stronger inflammatory signatures, raising the possibility that they could contribute to chronic inflammation in the aging brain.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

The replacement subsidy will likely be phased out and could put downward pressure on overall auto sales in China this year and the next two years, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Davey Cantor, one of the boys who acted as a replacement if a first-stringer had to leave the game, was standing near the wire screen behind home plate.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

Qatar gave the luxury Boeing 747 jet to the United States in 2025, after Trump complained about the ageing current presidential planes and delays to the delivery of their planned replacements.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

It’s important to know the best days for the Eagles are ahead as their young replacements receive early-season experience in anticipation of becoming much better later in the season.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

His reported £38.5m move - two weeks after Brazil forward Neymar swapped Paris for Saudi Arabia - came with Lyon struggling in the table and also unable to sign replacements because of financial restrictions.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

You might save a few hundred dollars today but pay much more later in repairs or replacements.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Post-revolution, Iran had issued a new form of birth certificates, and we needed to secure replacements.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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