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either/or

[ee-ther-awr, ahy-ther-] / ˈi ðərˈɔr, ˈaɪ ðər- /


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Soaring stock and house prices have plumped up the net worth of those who own either or both.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The SAT changed either or both in 1995, 2005, 2014 and 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

On 21 November its clubs will vote on whether to adopt either or both models, and replace PSR that allow losses of £105m over a three-year reporting cycle.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

When either, or both, of these signals have triggered five times or more combined within the span of five trading sessions, it has often portended trouble ahead, the SentimenTrader report said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

Trevor didn’t have one either, or else he knew not to argue with his mother, because he didn't say anything.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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