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Discover Ludwig"alternative theory" is a perfectly acceptable phrase in written English.
You would use it to refer to an additional explanation or idea that contrasts with or disputes an existing theory. For example, "Experts are developing an alternative theory to explain the formation of the solar system."
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The alternative theory is alarming.
But here is the alternative theory.
An alternative theory is (no surprise) realism.
An alternative theory, however, is that Vista's reputation precedes it.
The alternative theory was that he drew the long straw.
Mr. Spota discounted the defense team's alternative theory as "not supported by the credible evidence".
Mr. Balkin then offered an alternative theory that earns the pessimist's seal of approval.
An alternative theory of bone health may — or may not — explain these apparent contradictions.
And so we had the big crash, and I thought, O.K.! We tested the alternative theory.
An alternative theory ties the reason behind the freeze to a chain reaction of budget shortfalls.
An alternative theory had a fast-rotating early Earth spinning off the Moon.
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