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
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 Trollope, Anthony
So much of General Order No. 77 as relates to men employed in the two Bureaus named above is hereby suspended, and the foregoing Orders will stand in lieu of all requirements under the former.
From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp
Though he be himself a poor man, his rank and position will stand in lieu of wealth.
From Lady Anna 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
