How to Use lieu in a Sentence

lieu

noun
Definition of lieunext
  • In lieu of a red carpet, guests walked a three-lane track to a playlist of hip-hop hits.
    — Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 25 July 2024
  • He is booked in the Grundy County Jail in lieu of bond, the sheriff’s office said.
    — Sara Smart, CNN, 30 Sep. 2023
  • He has been held in lieu of $1 million bail since his arrest on Sept. 21, records show.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2024
  • The brothers fled to Switzerland; the French state seized the collection in lieu of taxes.
    — Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2023
  • The clothing drive last year was in lieu of the regular fundraisers.
    — courant.com, 26 Feb. 2021
  • He was being held in lieu of $7.8 million bail, the DA's office said.
    — CBS News, 25 May 2023
  • The new mobile passes can be used in lieu of plastic cards or RFID chips.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2023
  • And as part of a plea deal, Jones was given five years probation in lieu of jail time.
    — Michelle Miller, CBS News, 6 May 2023
  • In lieu of a table lamp, install a wall sconce to keep the surface of your small nightstand free.
    — Laura Fenton, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
  • The bride and groom asked for money in lieu of a registry, which makes things much easier for me.
    — R29 Team, refinery29.com, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The Ratskeller is a cozy place to grab food either before or after or in lieu of skiing.
    — oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2023
  • In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the World Central Kitchen.
    — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2023
  • In lieu of handwritten vows, the pair had Norment write their words to each other for them.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024
  • In lieu of bringing something out of the vault, the royal turned to high-street favorite Zara for her earrings.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2023
  • The biggest visual difference is that in lieu of a platform with a ring of lights, there will be a cube in the center of the stage.
    — Abigail Lee, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
  • In lieu of the more '80s-style blue, Sweeney opted for a few strokes of bold black eyeliner for a more modern touch.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The systems cannot be used in lieu of doctors, lawyers or accountants.
    — Cade Metz, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2023
  • In lieu of finding the votes to do so, state lawmakers have chipped away at the law with little success.
    — Tim Gruver, Washington Examiner, 17 Feb. 2021
  • He’s being held in lieu of $1 million bail and is due back in court Oct. 14 for a bail review hearing.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Okay, so that could only mean a tour announcement in lieu of a season two, right?
    — Vulture, 14 Mar. 2023
  • In lieu of names, cocktails are christened with numbers.
    — Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 12 Sep. 2024
  • In lieu of loud clothes came subtle gestures: clutched lapels, phones grasped in both hands, cupped breasts, self-embraces.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
  • He was taken into custody later that day, and has been held in jail in lieu of bail since then.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2023
  • The parents have pleaded not guilty and are being held in custody in lieu of $1-million bond each.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
  • In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alive Hospice in Nashville.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 July 2024
  • In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Drs.
    — C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Campbell is being held at a local jail in lieu of $2 million bail.
    — Alex Stone, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • On days when no one is visiting, in lieu of human flesh, large, heavy hunks of fatty pork trussed up with string hang from the rafters.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2023
  • In lieu of asking him or Marissa any further questions, the Lacheys crack a joke about wrapping it up.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In lieu of laces, two adjustable dials allow wearers to finetune their fit.
    — Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024

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