either/or

Example Sentences

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She pointed out, however, that this is unlikely to be “an either/or situation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The announcement comes amid concerns of a white-collar hiring slowdown as companies ramp-up artificial intelligence, but Whoop CEO Will Ahmed says in a press release that this is not an either/or.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

For people who are both flying frequently and eating lots of beef, it's not an either/or: Try to reduce both.

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

Sir Keir has insisted to us that it isn't an "either/or" choice, and under plenty of American presidents that would probably be the case.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

English, on the other hand, poses a challenge for people like Sasha who don’t see themselves as fitting into neat either/or categories like male or female.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater