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The phrase "as alternate" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to convey the idea of using something as an alternative, but it lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure.
Example: "You can choose the first option as an alternate if the second one is unavailable."
Alternatives: "as an alternative" or "as a substitute".
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By Hendrik Hertzberg The branch of fiction known variously as alternate history, alternative history, or, to its geekier fans, alt-hist can be awesome fun.
The branch of fiction known variously as alternate history, alternative history, or, to its geekier fans, alt-hist can be awesome fun.
I used books as alternate worlds for a long time.
Political militias and private companies have emerged as alternate means for protection.
He, Mark Recchi and John LeClair had been serving as alternate captains.
Wint's brother Darrell and half-brother Steffon were named by the defense as alternate suspects.
Edith Bunker's double nature as alternate sage and idiot presages Marge Simpson's.
Olive trees follow a pattern known as alternate bearing, with bad years routinely followed by good.
In the crystallization conditions used here, the copolymer crystallizes as alternate lamellae of PHT and PCL.
Years later, the sessions with Mr. Walton were released as alternate tracks.
Create one or two aliases to use as alternate Stanford email addresses.
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