substitute for

Example Sentences

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HTA had initially employed Hillary Dawa as a cook to be stationed at Camp 2, but ended up using him as a substitute for a guide who "fell sick at Base Camp", the company said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

For now, the findings support a practical but cautious message: nutrition may be one piece of the anxiety puzzle, but it is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Goat's milk would have to substitute for cream.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins