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[uhth-er-wahyz] / ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz /


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The untrustworthy voice comes from the one who keeps telling them otherwise.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

But it means any kind of pay rise could drag you into a higher tax bracket, or see a greater proportion of your income taxed than would otherwise be expected.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Under the law, the president, whose position is otherwise largely ceremonial, is afforded broad discretion, with no guidelines on how to make the choice.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Removing the conventional anode eliminates material that would otherwise contribute to the battery's overall weight and thickness.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

Margaret ran in and out as required, but otherwise the door that led from the parlor to the bedchamber stayed closed.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood


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