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

While higher prices could trigger reduced buying or weaker demand in the near term, he expects limited substitutes and inelastic demand to cushion the impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

Although Jack and Ethel had just met Bobby that summer, they were fast becoming parental substitutes for him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady