one way or another

Example Sentences

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While traders are waiting for Iran’s response to the U.S. proposal, investors are “seemingly confident that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon one way or another, for otherwise crude oil would not have fallen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"Scotland fans will always find tickets one way or another, we are just happy to chip in."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Brooks’ best guess is that perhaps as much as half of the supposedly shuttered-in crude is actually managing to escape one way or another.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The extra cash prompted many to cut personal income taxes in one way or another.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

All the other ladies have big baskets on their heads too, so nobody stares at Mama Mwanza one way or another.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver