one way or another

Example Sentences

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It’s laughable to think that such a blunt vote sends any kind of democratic signal one way or another about any particular policy.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Illinois residents will pay the tax one way or another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

But oil traders remain optimistic that one way or another, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and oil will resume its prewar flows.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

We’re wired to pay more attention to bad news, and that kind of content will find its way to us one way or another.

From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026

The aliens probably didn’t care one way or another.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson