otherwise

Example Sentences

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A wave of selling in technology stocks overshadowed an otherwise decent day on Wall Street.

From Barron's

But I need to put my stamp on the team as well - otherwise there's no point in me being here.

From BBC

You have to ask: what would make two otherwise normal people do this ridiculous thing?

From Salon

Virtual Embassy in Iran urged Americans in the country on Tuesday to “leave Iran now,” or otherwise “have a plan for departing that does not rely on U.S. government help”.

From Salon

They protected minority shareholders from genuine fiduciary abuse, such as in cases involving self-dealing or extraction of value, but they otherwise showed deference to decisions made by directors and ratified by stockholders.

From Barron's