How to pronounce substitute

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“substitute” in real sentences

815 clips in the index · 277 American · 538 British. Clips come from parliamentary and government channels under open licences.

  1. a substitute for actions.

    The Scottish Parliament · watch from 34:33 · hear it here

  2. and substitute their own.

    NTSB · watch from 294:04 · hear it here

  3. temporary substitute for the Speaker."

    UK Parliament · watch from 13:56 · hear it here

  4. substitute for trust among partners.

    Dept of Justice · watch from 11:20 · hear it here

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