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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are substituting for the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the replacement of one thing with another in various contexts, such as in cooking, education, or any situation where one item or concept is taking the place of another.
Example: "In this recipe, applesauce are substituting for the oil to make it healthier."
Alternatives: "are replacing the" or "are acting as a substitute for the".
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"We find that the desserts that people really love are substituting for the actual importance of the cake," said Ms. Hanlin, the New York wedding planner.
Cleverly most buildings are shot in close-ups, but one can tell that it's highly likely that the streets of wherever are substituting for the avenues of NYC.
It is theorized that the global muscles are substituting for the decreased amount of force, which the stabilizing muscles no longer supply [ 4, 6].
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In warmer climates, wheeled carts are substituted for the sleds.
Then, known weights are substituted for the unknown load.
A Mr. Aitch, the night superintendent who happened to be substituting for the day man, let the culprit in.
However, recently derived paralogues may be substituting for the function of missing genes.
Montgomery cheddar or gruyere could be substituted for the comté.
Purple sprouting broccoli can be substituted for the asparagus.
Mustard can be substituted for the eggs for a more pungent flavor.
A telephone with the mike already installed is substituted for the subject's own phone.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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