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Discover LudwigThe phrase "surrogate for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that one thing serves as a substitute or representative for another.
Example: "In this study, the researchers used a surrogate for the actual data to draw their conclusions."
Alternatives: "substitute for" or "stand-in for".
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Is Louise a surrogate for Emma?
"He's a great surrogate for us.
Now comes a surrogate for that experience.
"But it's not a surrogate for preparation," he said.
So maybe being black is a surrogate for being overweight".
I take it you are not a surrogate for Obama.
By Benjamin Wallace-Wells October 5, 2016 On Tuesday night, Tim Kaine was an effective surrogate for Hillary Clinton, and Mike Pence was an effective surrogate for conservatism.
They might wind up being a surrogate for snow that never comes.
Each of the childlike female figures is a surrogate for the artist.
Lancelin, her victim, serves as a surrogate for her primary maternal oppressor.
"My boss is in Palm Beach as a surrogate for Gore".
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