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or

[awr, er] / ɔr, ər /


CONJUNCTION
a suggestion of approximation
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
neither nor without choice




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Ms Worrall redirects patients who come into the emergency department, sending them to a pharmacy or the GP if it is the most appropriate place -or to other areas within the hospital.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

Approximately 0.5% of Etsy's active sellers -or around 2,700 merchants- had their payments delayed on Friday related to SVB's collapse, according to Etsy.

From Reuters • Mar. 13, 2023

Not a single one of those wins -or any of Denver’s 13 victories this year - has been a runaway.

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2016

Greater conflict seems inevitable but which side will triumph -or even if there will be anything like a decisive victory and a new settlement - isn't clear.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2015

Haymitch is our only hope, but nothing is forthcoming, either from lack of money -everything will cost an exorbitant amount -or because he's dissatisfied with our performance.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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