otherwise

Example Sentences

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Gravy packets function as a sort of culinary time machine, contributing concentrated savory notes that would otherwise take much longer to build.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The fund was "open to anybody who was so weaponized, targeted, or persecuted, whether they were Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Independent, or otherwise", the DOJ said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Then came the allegations against Swalwell, which prompted nationwide interest in the otherwise sleepy California governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A single delivery route can bring hundreds of packages to homes, replacing shopping trips that would otherwise add cars, emissions and congestion to local roads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The stress of finding out otherwise would be too much for her.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood