as an alternative
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The discovery could also strengthen the case for sodium ion batteries as an alternative to lithium-based technology.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Idealab founder Bill Gross said he embraced the concept as an alternative to the tiny home formula of extremely low-cost structures lacking amenities but requiring tens of thousands of dollars in installation and utility costs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The Swedish royal family paid a rare visit to Canada last year as part of the country’s effort to pitch Saab’s Gripen jet fighters as an alternative to Lockheed Martin’s F-35s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The Playground presents itself as "an alternative to passive or open-ended digital entertainment" amid "a growing national conversation around children's screen time habits".
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
It was an iteration, a simultaneous arm and evolution of hip-hop, and, coolest of all—it was originally used as an alternative to physical violence.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
