in lieu of
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If you are withholding too much money, it makes sense to reduce that amount so you put that money in your back pocket in lieu of having it languish in IRS coffers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Durable, ready-for-anywhere gear like stainless steel tumblers and a backpack in lieu of a basket are versatile enough for dining al fresco almost anywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Galtman was booked Thursday night about 11:30 p.m. and is being held in lieu of $3.1 million bail, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department booking records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
But in lieu of an album drop, the mystery surrounding the Grammy-winning artist's upcoming nuptials is doing just as much to mobilise her fandom.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Widows who would wash the clinic’s bedding and linens in lieu of payment.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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