stand in for
Example Sentences
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The phenomenon of artificial intelligence boyfriends and girlfriends is growing worldwide, along with the prevalence of human-like avatars that sell products or stand in for loved ones who have died.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
This allowed closely related groups to stand in for species that were not directly included.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s name was wrong, and the meme used a picture of some random dude to stand in for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026
She will have to stand in for thousands of others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
Tris Botley said that the Crow’s Eye had used a seal to stand in for her at her wedding.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
