stand in for
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The phenomenon of artificial intelligence boyfriends and girlfriends is growing worldwide, along with the prevalence of human-like avatars that sell products or stand in for loved ones who have died.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
This allowed closely related groups to stand in for species that were not directly included.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
A spoonful of miso whisked into broth or a can of beans folded in at the right moment can stand in for hours of slow development.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
She will have to stand in for thousands of others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
“You know what’s the worst line to stand in for days?”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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