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either

[ee-ther, ahy-ther] / ˈi ðər, ˈaɪ ðər /
PRONOUN
one or the other
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On the other hand, most of us can’t spend weeks away from our jobs for undisclosed reasons, either.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Brazilian referee Raphael Claus did not flash either card before stopping play at the behest of the video assistant referee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

His attacking contribution should not be overlooked either.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

She doesn’t agree that Japan’s central bank is moving too slowly either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

I understood he was saying that either one of us might see Sadie tomorrow, each for different reasons.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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