Assertion: sandman | /r/ObjectUse | used as replacement
Facets:
value: for sandman
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: essentially
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Although Electro was belatedly introduced into the series when Cameron's film fell through, Sandman remained unseen (although Hydro-Man fulfilled many similar roles, and it has been stated that he was indeed essentially used as a replacement for Sandman).