otherwise

Example Sentences

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Electric-vehicle sales in the U.S. fell 36% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with a year earlier, marking a disappointing end to an otherwise strong year, according to Cox Automotive data.

From MarketWatch

The editorial work brings him into contact with people and places he might not otherwise meet.

From Los Angeles Times

These few dim points appeared to overshadow otherwise encouraging signals.

From Barron's

"To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel," the office said in a statement.

From BBC

The warning rippled through markets in an otherwise quiet start to the week, as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul and Singapore remained closed for the extended Lunar New Year holiday.

From Barron's