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a person or thing that takes the place of another
seeing that the starting quarterback was unable to play, the coach immediately called in his replacement
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Recent Examples of replacements
The key to success with these tools is to view them as collaborators rather than replacements.
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Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Offshore wind maintenance The wind energy industry has been looking for better ways to handle generator repairs or replacements on offshore turbines.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
During a juice cleanse, juices tend to be meal replacements.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
So far, none of the universities have named permanent replacements.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
This means fewer battery replacements will be needed, contributing to the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of EVs in the long run.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
The building underwent extensive renovations in little more than a year, including replacements to its roofing, plumbing, electrical, lighting and flooring.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The Dysart Unified School District is seeking voter approval for a $127 million bond measure to fund safety and security improvements, facility renovations, school bus replacements, construction of a new elementary school and land for a new high school.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Offshore wind maintenance The wind energy industry has been looking for better ways to handle generator repairs or replacements on offshore turbines.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
During a juice cleanse, juices tend to be meal replacements.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
So far, none of the universities have named permanent replacements.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
This means fewer battery replacements will be needed, contributing to the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of EVs in the long run.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
The building underwent extensive renovations in little more than a year, including replacements to its roofing, plumbing, electrical, lighting and flooring.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The Dysart Unified School District is seeking voter approval for a $127 million bond measure to fund safety and security improvements, facility renovations, school bus replacements, construction of a new elementary school and land for a new high school.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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