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either

[ee-ther, ahy-ther] / ˈi ðər, ˈaɪ ðər /
PRONOUN
one or the other
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"We are short of blue-collar workers," as well as doctors, teachers and agricultural administrators, she said -- roles that are either low-paid or "not prestigious".

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The union said the rollout was done “in a scattershot manner,” with hundreds either not receiving the raises or waiting months, and alleged UC also imposed new healthcare rates without bargaining.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said he had "significant cause for concern" but the force could not ask for either protest event to be banned.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Despite their dominance, the golfers have never been paired in the final round of a major won by either, with only five weekend pairings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

No reaction to my retreat logo T-shirt, either.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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