substitute for
Example Sentences
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But when asked whether he wanted to be a substitute for Merz, he reportedly responded only that he was "not a good football player", without issuing a firm denial.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
They purchased SaaS as a substitute for internal capability, accumulated organizational debt — and now lack the human capital to navigate a transition that is fundamentally about people and process.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
“No matter how sophisticated AI gets,” says the Rev. Justin Bolger, Catholic chaplain for Brown University, “it will never be a substitute for another person, especially God.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The question is whether patriotic austerity can substitute for the harsher arithmetic of markets.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Did she think sending money could substitute for having his mother at his side?
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
