otherwise

Example Sentences

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"Otherwise," he shrugged, "whatever I earn would be spent on medicines."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Otherwise, traders will have to ride whatever sector has the momentum.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

"And, of course, the key to solving a problem is to understand why it's gone wrong. Otherwise, you're just fumbling in the dark."

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Otherwise the private-equity sponsor is motivated to endlessly pump out investments to farm out to the insurance industry.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Otherwise, everything was about to go disastrously wrong.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat