otherwise

Example Sentences

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The judge’s bombshell allegations Tuesday are set to overshadow what would otherwise have been a sweet time in Jonathan’s personal life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Such scaffolds can lead to faster, cheaper vaccine development, which otherwise can take many years and many millions of dollars.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

"There was still humour, good food, movies, school, petty fights, and romance. To suggest otherwise is to reduce a culture to its trauma," she said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Luxury home sales have increased this spring against an otherwise stagnant market.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

I’d finally learned where all our appliances were going: straight into Klawde’s otherwise unused litter box.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth