They went to a restaurant in lieu of fixing dinner in their burned kitchen. From LearnThat.org.
In lieu of. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Consider this our gift to you in lieu of flowers. From Wordnik.com. [In the Mood for Love?] Reference
DD214 states separation in lieu of trial by Court Martial. From Wordnik.com. [Heroes or Villains?] Reference
Molly's plan, been given a week's wages in lieu of notice. From Wordnik.com. [Lady Molly of Scotland Yard] Reference
It's not in lieu of or instead of, Mr. Uva said in an interview. From Wordnik.com. [TV's Hottest Couple: Univision And Televisa Strengthen Ties] Reference
The Hebrew means to ransom by a price paid in lieu of the captives. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Medal with combat Distinguishing Device Gold Star in lieu of the third Navy. From Wordnik.com. [Cook, Wilmer P.] Reference
That she shall have honour and joy in lieu of all her shame and sorrow, ver. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi)] Reference
Eric Ripert is a welcome addition to the judging panel in lieu of Toby Young. From Wordnik.com. [Top Chef DC Finale: Who Will Be Named Top Chef?] Reference
In commencing his career, it is said he made use of the tail of a cat in lieu of a brush. From Wordnik.com. [Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences 1815-1897] Reference
Pabulum with the right seasoning is perfectly acceptable in lieu of any meaningful change. From Wordnik.com. [Byron Williams: Don't expect any realistic talk about deficits] Reference
Stellas room was a neat jumble of preoccupations and busyness in lieu of having friends. From Wordnik.com. [Excerpt: Darwin's Children by Greg Bear] Reference
Under the assumption that he knew what he was doing, he takes the items in lieu of payment. From Wordnik.com. [UPDATE: My New Year's Resolution] Reference
Yes, long-term planning works much better there in lieu of period changes in top leadership. From Wordnik.com. [Five Reasons To Invest In Emerging Markets] Reference
Royalties can be used in lieu of taxes to pay for deficit reduction and government services. From Wordnik.com. [Gary Liberson, PhD: Cut the Deficit: Address Global Warming] Reference
Sometimes he would require each guest to bring a story to dinner, in lieu of flowers or wine. From Wordnik.com. [The Monster of Florence] Reference
I was made drink-boy and sword bearer to him, and in lieu of other name was called Ragnar Lodbrog. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 17] Reference
M&S did not want to risk its capital in lieu of a cut in margins on the products it sold the franchisee. From Wordnik.com. [Marks & Spencer's Retail Rethink] Reference
So Friday Dec. 31 will instead be treated as a holiday (or the "in lieu of" holiday) for New Year's Day. From Wordnik.com. [Federal holiday calendar confusion] Reference
Teas made of nettle and other plants are sprayed on the vines, and manure is used in lieu of fertilizers. From Wordnik.com. [Mr. Joly's Particularly Pure Terroir] Reference
Daylight's friendships, in lieu of anything closer, were drinking friendships and roistering friendships. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter XVIII] Reference
After 9/11, I remember how normal television programming stopped in lieu of round-the-clock news coverage. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse edited by John Joseph Adams] Reference
The hypocrite's plea against the strictness of this law, offering other things in lieu of obedience, v. 22. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John)] Reference
A miserable drizzle was falling, and, in lieu of better, I took a seat on a neighborly doorstep and waited. From Wordnik.com. [Johnny Upright] Reference
And trade opportunities come in lieu of players that are probably going to help you on the big-league level, too. From Wordnik.com. [Mike Rizzo makes a No. 1 starter the Nationals' offseason priority] Reference
This service, of course, could be in lieu of military service, but, it seems to me, it would be far more valuable. From Wordnik.com. [What Has Happened to The American Dream?] Reference
The natural mind loves outward fetters, and is apt to forge them for itself, to stand in lieu of holiness of heart. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Traders often turn to options in lieu of holding stock because options can provide greater leverage, and are cheaper. From Wordnik.com. [Options Traders Swim Against Regions Tide] Reference
After a 3-year job, a memory-wiped Jennings receives a bunch of ordinary items in lieu of his promised 8-figure paycheck. From Wordnik.com. [REVIEW: Paycheck directed by John Woo] Reference
Ranger was a pass, fail qualification requirement in lieu of the regular, graded requirements of my military instruction. From Wordnik.com. [Heroes or Villains?] Reference
I've still never seen Spriggan, but the general concensus I've received is that it's got great animation in lieu of a plot. From Wordnik.com. [Anime Roundup] Reference
In practice, however, the deportations come in lieu of a coherent policy on refugees, asylum seekers, and foreign nationals. From Wordnik.com. [Bradley Burston: The Top 10 Worst Errors Israel Is About to Make] Reference
The company is also entering into deals where it has to make upfront payments to clients in lieu of contracts, Mr. Kunwar said. From Wordnik.com. [Satyam Targets More Contracts] Reference
The language but cursorily alludes to Egypt, Ethiopia, and Seba, being given to Cyrus as a ransom in lieu of Israel whom he restored. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
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