in lieu of
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Townsend is being held in lieu of $2 million bail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Her family has asked for donations in lieu of flowers to Oakhaven Hospice, Childline, The Silver Line and Cats Protection.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Zacharia, meanwhile, received the equivalent of a “see me after class” from the teacher in lieu of a grade.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
Technology is even starting to threaten some of the part-time gigs young people have turned to in lieu of more stable professional work, such as ride hailing, food delivery and livestreaming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
A funeral was held in lieu of graduation.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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