or otherwise
idiom
—used to refer to something that is different from something already mentioned
Intentionally or otherwise, they never told her about the party.
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When production grinds to a halt, these operators declare bankruptcy or otherwise go out of business.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
In an interview with Bootleg Kev, the veteran lyricist recalled his adventures on the road with Pun and the Terror Squad, who were known for being unruly and willing to settle any altercation, physically or otherwise.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Our Sunday Hot Button Top 10 notes column brings you what’s on our minds, locally and nationally but from a Miami perspective and accentuating stuff that’s big, weird, damnable, funny or otherwise worth needling, as the sports week just past pivots to the week ahead.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
Whatever the legitimacy or otherwise of claiming someone to be the highest goalscoring footballer ever, it should be noted that Ronaldo also won the award in 2021.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
In an interview with Bootleg Kev, the veteran lyricist recalled his adventures on the road with Pun and the Terror Squad, who were known for being unruly and willing to settle any altercation, physically or otherwise.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Our Sunday Hot Button Top 10 notes column brings you what’s on our minds, locally and nationally but from a Miami perspective and accentuating stuff that’s big, weird, damnable, funny or otherwise worth needling, as the sports week just past pivots to the week ahead.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
Whatever the legitimacy or otherwise of claiming someone to be the highest goalscoring footballer ever, it should be noted that Ronaldo also won the award in 2021.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Or otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20otherwise. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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