alternative country

noun

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Others may look to alternative countries such as Vietnam or India for lower-cost production, though shifting supply chains is a complex process that involves logistical, regulatory and quality control challenges. Rytis Lauris, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Yet, now, even imports from many of those alternative countries are subject to tariffs. Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie,michele Luhn, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025 So solar panel companies suspended operations or maybe used that market to produce for alternative countries. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025 The administration’s policy, introduced in February, directed ICE officers to review the cases of migrants previously released from detention and initiate their removal to alternative countries—even if those individuals had complied with all conditions of their release. Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alternative country

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First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alternative country was in 1985

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“Alternative country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20country. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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