in place of
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A fund may decide to return some of an investors’ own capital to them in place of dividends or for other reasons.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
It posited an America that never existed in place of the one that does.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
Publicly traded BDCs like Ares Capital and Blue Owl Capital supplied credit for private-equity buyouts, in place of broadly syndicated loans arranged by banks.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
McAllan, who appeared in place of Swinney, said each new proposal "needs to be considered against climate compatibility, which remains an obligation, and energy security, which is a moving picture".
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Tilantongo's representative was 8-Deer, who attended the meeting in place of his recently deceased father.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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