otherwise

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There’s subtextual significance at play here, too, intentional or otherwise.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

"Previous more complicated models proposed contributions from archaic hominins, but this model indicates otherwise," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

The outcome in 13 of those cases was a loss of jurisdiction, meaning the member resigned, retired or otherwise left the House before the committee could reach a conclusion on the allegations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Contractors who get permits almost always finish the job because they can lose their licenses otherwise, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“The Kaiser must abdicate, otherwise we shall have the revolution,” he was told.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman