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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There are random time jumps, and the scenes go on for too long or otherwise reveal themselves to be pointless.
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
This can happen when the toxins are picked up in the bloodstream or otherwise transported around the body.5
Carbon monoxide poisoning is an example of a systemic reaction caused by a toxin.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 26 June 2024
Don’t forget that tomatoes—heirloom, Roma, cherry, grape, or otherwise—are fragile, so store them with care.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
People working in the heat or otherwise engaging in physical activity should drink an 8-ounce cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 25 June 2024
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
This can happen when the toxins are picked up in the bloodstream or otherwise transported around the body.5
Carbon monoxide poisoning is an example of a systemic reaction caused by a toxin.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 26 June 2024
Don’t forget that tomatoes—heirloom, Roma, cherry, grape, or otherwise—are fragile, so store them with care.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
People working in the heat or otherwise engaging in physical activity should drink an 8-ounce cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 25 June 2024
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“Or otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20otherwise. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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