alternatively

Example Sentences

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Previously, corporations had the choice of paying California tax based on their share of sales in the state or, alternatively, a formula that factored more heavily their in-state payroll and property.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, she pointed out the driver of the Ford Ka, Jean Scripps, had time to stop before hitting the van, or alternatively she could have moved to the right as multiple other drivers had done.

From BBC

Or alternatively, they have lost the ability to discern what is healthy from what is unhealthy and see Trumpism as a cure instead of poison.

From Salon

Should military leaders feel Mr. Putin is an impediment to success — or, alternatively, if they fear he’s poised to go too far, perhaps by employing nuclear weapons — a military coup could unfold.

From Washington Times

Or, alternatively, did your mom share the news and then refuse to discuss it again?

From Washington Post