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Example Sentences

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The persuasive argument of Tyler Goodspeed’s “Recession: The Real Reasons Economies Shrink and What to Do About It” is that historical evidence shows otherwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This is what some of Friday’s release is made of — all the trimmings, tidbits and overstock that would otherwise end up in landfills or on the factory floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Epilepsy is a condition that affects your brain and causes seizures, otherwise known as fits.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"I spoke to the doctors -- he has some frostbite, but otherwise seems okay," Pemba Sherpa added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

I ice my shin and do my physical therapy stretches when Mom reminds me to, but otherwise, I don’t bother.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison