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otherwise

[uhth-er-wahyz] / ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz /


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"There might be exceptional circumstances which might influence a unique wildcard, but otherwise those playing opportunities we want to afford to British players."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

But centrism, radical or otherwise, seems out of touch with the temper of the times.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

And what about patients “who are very sick or otherwise unable to engage in one-on-one price negotiations with providers”? They’ll be on their own.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Besides, D.C. could even offer the DNC a solution to what is otherwise sure to be a process full of hideous legal and political dilemmas.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

He pats down his breast pockets, presumably looking for something to read or otherwise occupy his time, but, finding nothing, he instead folds his hands in his lap and looks studiously down at his thumbs.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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