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either

[ee-ther, ahy-ther] / ˈi ðər, ˈaɪ ðər /
PRONOUN
one or the other
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This lack of a roughly circular orbit around the Sun suggested either an impact early in its lifetime that put it on this path, or gravitational influence from planet nine.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In young people, the underlying cause can either be genetic or acquired in some way - after an infection or an allergic reaction to medication, for example.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

So right now, Oracle looks ready to provide either a status quo update to ongoing capex growth or a larger number.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The poll of 8,578 registered California voters was conducted between May 19 and 25 online in English and Spanish and has a margin of error of about 2 percentage points in either direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

To be both of those things and to not have to think about being either of them.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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