otherwise

Example Sentences

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"Is Jersey a good place to capture people for a safe, short break who would've otherwise been going elsewhere? Absolutely," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She said later she wouldn’t have noticed it otherwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The story has since gained traction because it was reported by mainstream outlets, lending an unusual layer of legitimacy to what might otherwise be dismissed as a fringe anecdote.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“Whenever you have a change in leadership, military or otherwise, there is bound to be some churn in information management,” one U.S. official said, granted anonymity to speak candidly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“Mr. Clifton,” I told him, very seriously, “you should probably take that down. Because otherwise someone might find out that you got an F in math.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff