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either

[ee-ther, ahy-ther] / ˈi ðər, ˈaɪ ðər /
PRONOUN
one or the other
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The Braves either try to win with Sale on Sunday, or risk needing to sweep three games started by Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Skubal, in that order.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Dangote Industries promises to adhere to stringent European Union and U.S. oil-quality and environmental standards, to ensure it can sell to either market, and says it has applied for environmental certifications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

All had either a blood disorder with the potential to become cancerous or a low-risk form of blood cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

“The facts provided by Jane Doe’s statement do not allege that she was either rendered incapable of controlling her own conduct or that any drug was administered to her without her consent.”

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

If I showed up at either of their doors, they would surely let me in, but their parents would be quick to send me home.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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