stand in lieu of
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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
Because there is no doubt that a Sovereign without heirs direct, or brothers and sisters, which by their attachment may stand in lieu of them, is much to be pitied, viz.,
From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 1, 1837-1843 by Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount
He makes us flowery speeches, and thinks that they will stand in lieu of independence.
From The Fixed Period by Trollope, Anthony
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 Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix
"Labour!" again echoed the sailor, "labour may be paid for; but what can stand in lieu of innocence, purity of heart, and rectitude of conduct?"
From The Buccaneer A Tale by Hall, S. C., Mrs.
