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Recent Examples of substitution
The change to the starting lineup led to a fast start on Wednesday, as the Heat began the game on a 16-10 run before making its first substitution of the night.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
When the United States raised interest rates in the late 1970s, Latin America’s system of import substitution industrialization imploded.
—Javier Corrales, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
For context, coaches typically go straight from their pregame news conference to the TV meeting, meaning Redick was likely already riled-up from the question about his substitutions.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The Lakers played two games in Minnesota, one with a diminished Doncic and one without making a substitution in the second half, and had the same result.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
When the United States raised interest rates in the late 1970s, Latin America’s system of import substitution industrialization imploded.
—Javier Corrales, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
For context, coaches typically go straight from their pregame news conference to the TV meeting, meaning Redick was likely already riled-up from the question about his substitutions.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The Lakers played two games in Minnesota, one with a diminished Doncic and one without making a substitution in the second half, and had the same result.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitution
Noun
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The Broncos had four veteran players in for tryouts: Quarterback Ian Book — a former Payton draft pick in New Orleans and late replacement for Desmond Ridder — fullback Jack Colletto, running back Chris Evans and tight end Cole Fotheringham.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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His replacement, Anthony Banda, failed to stem a turning tide.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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In France for the world premiere of Lee’s new film, Washington pointed his finger, spoke animatedly and clasped the arm of the photographer, who smiled his way through the exchange.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The crypto exchange didn’t pay and is instead offering the same amount for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the hackers.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Substitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitution. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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