in place of

1. see in someone's shoes; instead of.

Example Sentences

The Knights and Toulouse Olympique were selected to join the top flight by an independent panel, while Bradford Bulls were promoted in place of financially troubled Salford Red Devils after climbing to 10th in this year's grading system.

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Jaxson Hayes will start at center in place of Ayton in the NBA Cup game.

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This is where the robot, also known as a land drone, comes in place of traditional troop deployments.

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Fabian Schar also made his first top-flight start in two months in place of centre-back Sven Botman.

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Eric Garcia, playing in midfield in place of the suspended Frenkie de Jong, won the ball high up the pitch and Lewandowski beat Unai Simon at his near post with a powerful low strike.

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