replacement

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The managers agreed that, right now, refiners are valued at less than replacement cost, so it’s cheaper to buy an existing stock than it is to build a new facility.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Selling off bonds, or letting them mature without replacement, would tend to push long-term interest rates higher because private investors would have to absorb more supply.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Yap remains positive on the sector, favoring oil-and-gas service providers ahead of an expected rise in capital spending in 2027, driven by energy-security needs, inventory rebuilding and production replacement amid Middle East tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Senate seat, and the decision fell to her replacement, Xavier Becerra — now a leading candidate for California governor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"That's the science of designing replacement parts for the human body."

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick