either/or

Example Sentences

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In the siloes of social media, all things must be either-or; there is no “and.”

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

“This should never be an either-or conversation,” Reichert said in a statement.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024

“It finally breaks the logjam around here and gets the process functioning again. It’s not an either-or choice,” Ms. Lummis said of the emergency aid for Israel and Ukraine.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

“This is not an either-or situation,” Anenberg says.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2023

“Mia Oh-My- Uh. I’m not giving anything up. It’s not an either-or proposition. Teaching or music. Jeans or suits. Music will always be a part of my life.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman