Sentence examples for a precarious substitute from inspiring English sources

But methadone is a precarious substitute for heroin, and most of what passes for mothering falls to her teenage daughter, Krystal.

It is a precarious existence.

Life is a precarious balance.

They have to maintain a precarious balance.

Europe remains in a precarious economic state.

"WE FIND OURSELVESin a precarious situation".

The N.F.L. is in a precarious position.

But this is a precarious association.

You had a precarious childhood.

Fame is a precarious thing.

The program is on a precarious ledge.