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either

[ee-ther, ahy-ther] / ˈi ðər, ˈaɪ ðər /
PRONOUN
one or the other
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Either way, small investors could end up holding the bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Either party can cancel the agreement starting next year with 90 days’ notice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Either way, the takeaway is that there is strength in numbers.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Either might signal a “value trap,” or other concerns among enough investors to explain the low share price.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Either this does not interest Dr. Martin, or it isn’t news; either way, Dr. Martin holds up one hand.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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