stand in lieu of
Example Sentences
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As she routinely steps in front of cameras to defend, interpret and parse the president’s statements for the public, her fashion choices stand in lieu of having an American flag unfurl behind her.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2017
Dear Rebecca, This must stand in lieu of a birthday letter: may it wear a holiday aspect for you!
From Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Ye stand in lieu of all else, oh, treasures of faith!
From The Gods are Athirst by Emilie Jackson
But she still believed that the verdict would be favourable, if not with an assured belief, still with a hope that was sufficient to stand in lieu of a belief.
From The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope
At times of scepticism and equality more especially, the favor of the people or of the prince, which chance may confer or chance withhold, ought never to stand in lieu of attainments or services.
From Democracy in America — Volume 2 by Henry Reeves
