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- noun Plural form of
alternative .
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Examples
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Strategic alternatives is a code word for outsourcing, for buying as much product from other countries as possible at the expense of the local communities ability to create skilled labor jobs.
The United States is Losing a Bigger War at Home than the One in Iraq 2007
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However, since one of the other alternatives is a supernatural designer, I felt it was not unreasonable to mention the concept.
Creationism, defined 2006
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The list of profanity alternatives is also fun, but not nearly creative enough, imho.
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Edamame, hummus, and of course turkey and cheese are great protein alternatives if your kid will eat them.
Donna Fish: Thinking Outside the LunchBox Donna Fish 2010
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Where it could work, though poorly compared to the alternatives, is in the cracks of a sliding door as he mentions.
Use A Candle To Keep Doors And Windows From Sticking | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Short-term alternatives in cases of severe drought are often painful; in the long-run, growers and ranchers can work to improve irrigation efficiency, plant less-water intensive crops, and change livestock demands.
Peter H. Gleick: When Climate Changes Come and Water Policies Fail. Pray for Rain? Peter H. Gleick 2011
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Edamame, hummus, and of course turkey and cheese are great protein alternatives if your kid will eat them.
Donna Fish: Thinking Outside the LunchBox Donna Fish 2010
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Using the concept of marginalist efficiency to formulate alternatives is not rational.
Sowell on Math and Economics, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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Edamame, hummus, and of course turkey and cheese are great protein alternatives if your kid will eat them.
Donna Fish: Thinking Outside the LunchBox Donna Fish 2010
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Short-term alternatives in cases of severe drought are often painful; in the long-run, growers and ranchers can work to improve irrigation efficiency, plant less-water intensive crops, and change livestock demands.
Peter H. Gleick: When Climate Changes Come and Water Policies Fail. Pray for Rain? Peter H. Gleick 2011
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