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Recent Examples of substitution
That defense missed a right end on the play Warner got hurt and substitution errors can be crushing.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
There were some substitution things.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
The desire for more speed also could impact the Celtics’ substitution patterns, according to Walsh, who was part of the C’s squad that experimented with a quicker tempo during the NBA Summer League.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Adelman’s vision for Murray’s substitution pattern will be another variable.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
There were some substitution things.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
The desire for more speed also could impact the Celtics’ substitution patterns, according to Walsh, who was part of the C’s squad that experimented with a quicker tempo during the NBA Summer League.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Adelman’s vision for Murray’s substitution pattern will be another variable.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitution
Noun
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After losing star tight end Tucker Kraft , who led the team with 489 yards receiving and six touchdowns, to a season-ending ACL injury, Green Bay was on the hunt to find a suitable replacement.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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With a focus on quality and accessibility, Pisen's product offerings include power banks, chargers, cables, audio accessories, car accessories, portable power stations, and phone replacement parts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Chiefs offered the Jets a fourth-round pick in exchange for Hall, according to New York insider Connor Hughes of SNY.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In exchange for Lee burying the Indian Head Hills land-deal story — which, on paper, looked like a candidate taking a bribe from Trip and the Nazis — Donald agrees to give up the land.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Substitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitution. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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