as an alternative
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Earlier this year, Cohere said it would merge with Germany’s Aleph Alpha, a combination presented as an alternative to offerings from Silicon Valley.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Higher yields have, in turn, put pressure on stocks by lifting borrowing costs across the economy and boosting the appeal of Treasurys as an alternative to riskier assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
London's Wembley Stadium and New York's Madison Square Garden were the frontrunners to stage the fight, but both presented issues before Cardiff emerged as an alternative.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Houthis have been cementing their hold on the Bab Al-Mandab strait, a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia that has been used as an alternative to Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
As early as 1682, William Penn’s colonial government experimented with incarceration as an alternative to corporal and capital punishment.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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