stand in for
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Devo rerecorded a version of their song “Baby Doll” in Swedish to stand in for an international boy band’s hit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Named "Alter-Ego", the 1.2-metre tall robot can stand in for a doctor working remotely, bring a patient a bottle of water or guide them to treatment.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Perhaps, I suggest, Mescal could stand in for McCartney on his next tour.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
This allowed closely related groups to stand in for species that were not directly included.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
William R. Mead had come from New York to stand in for his grieving partner, McKim.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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