Certain services had to be withdrawn or reduced in frequency for a while but a number of buses were hired in from other companies as short-term replacements.

He was recruited as a short-term replacement for Australian batsmen David Hussey, who was called up to the national squad.

But I was only ever a short-term replacement anyway.

He changed to boxing when a promoter needed a short-term replacement on one of his cards.

When Smith left to join Falkirk in January 1957, Gallacher was appointed as a short-term replacement.

Now we're talking about a possible but positively short-term replacement.

Torre also said that there were no immediate plans to move Alex Rodriguez from third base to his old position at shortstop as a short-term replacement.

Edwardsville and O'Fallon were added, with the former being a short-term replacement while a permanent member was sought.

She was taken on in my absence, as short-term replacement for Helen, who's away on maternity - see there!

When discussing possible short-term replacements with second baseman Roberto Alomar, they mentioned Rey Sanchez.