otherwise

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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

Such tendentious reasoning weakens what is otherwise a powerful record of an institution that was more dynamic and resilient than history suggests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The research team wanted to determine whether signals from these cells could disrupt otherwise healthy lungs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“And this is how otherwise reasonable people end up throwing rocks at one another,” she thought, and took out her pen.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood