acceptable alternative
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a choice that is considered satisfactory
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Examples (10)
- The committee is looking for an acceptable alternative to the current costly proposal.
- Since the direct train is cancelled, a connecting bus is the only acceptable alternative.
- For the peace talks to succeed, both sides must agree on an acceptable alternative solution.
- If you don't have honey, maple syrup is an acceptable alternative for the recipe.
- The manager stated that there was no acceptable alternative but to lay off some staff.
- Due to the patient's allergy, the doctor had to find an acceptable alternative medication.
- What would you consider an acceptable alternative if our first-choice venue is booked?
- The city is still searching for an acceptable alternative to landfills for waste disposal.
- He didn't get into his top university, but he found an acceptable alternative in a smaller college.
- They haven't yet proposed an acceptable alternative to the planned route.