substitutes

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Free cash flow yield, is similar to dividend yield, except that it substitutes free cash flow for a company’ annual payout.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Earlier export controls temporarily slowed China’s AI progress but also drove it to develop domestic substitutes sooner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Home captain Callum McGregor is a serial winner, lifting 24 major trophies, while James Forrest, likely to be among the substitutes, is the club's most decorated player.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Medicare reimburses providers for the use of skin substitutes for wound care.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

In battle, they would be poor substitutes for the lost ships of the Iron Fleet.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin