in lieu of

Idioms  

1. see instead of.

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Example Sentences

Colleagues say D’Amaro has tried to increase profits by charging more on the busiest days and for shorter “lightning lanes,” in lieu of across-the-board price hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Friday, in lieu of homeroom, nearly twenty of us sixth graders gather in the library to admire the artwork that’s been submitted for the Anywhere in the Worlds contest.

From Literature

The Line Hotels, a boutique chain, uses a mix of partial partitions, pocket doors and glass in lieu of traditional bathroom doors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another solution is behind-the-meter power, which involves data-center contracts for on-site electricity generation in lieu of connecting to the grid.

From MarketWatch

"In contrast, countries that legalised vapes saw demand explode and youth uptake surge while illicit actors thrive anyway. In other words, regulation in lieu of a ban does not prevent illicit trade – it amplifies it by creating a vast consumer base to serve," he wrote in a commentary published last year.

From BBC

Related Words

• sooner
• willingly