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either/or

[ee-ther-awr, ahy-ther-] / ˈi ðərˈɔr, ˈaɪ ðər- /
PRONOUN
either
Synonyms
WEAK
each of two one one of two this one

Example Sentences

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I think, culturally, we have this knee-jerk habit where everything is either-or.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

I'm not one of those either-or people, but I can make a stronger case that we have our own homegrown traditions of reaction and authoritarianism that we need to take seriously.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

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

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2023

It doesn’t have to be either-or; the story behind the brand premium may depend on the product.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 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