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In a flurry of activity beginning on March 8, 2025, Purdue filed documents that show lines crossing out the eligibility criteria and victim compensation amounts, with no explanation or substitute language.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Customer billings–which track customer activity and future cash flows, but aren’t a substitute for revenue under U.S. accounting principles– for the first quarter were $11 million.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Ingle battled through rehabilitation to make Wilkinson's Euro 2025 squad, though the knee issue meant she managed only one substitute appearance in Switzerland as Wales featured at a major women's tournament for the first time.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
That said, being debt-free is not a substitute for retirement planning.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
All the maps and globes in the world are no substitute for actual travel, of course.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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