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or

[awr, er] / ɔr, ər /


CONJUNCTION
a suggestion of approximation
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WEAK
neither nor without choice




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He reviewed books once a month or so, but audiences were so fascinated by his eccentric personality and equally unconventional looks that NBC ramped up the critic’s on-air appearances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

But the military has not provided evidence that the attacked boats were carrying drugs or drug smugglers, sparking criticism of the operation and questions around its legality.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The next week or two is crucial, traders have said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Some of them are going to be a challenge if you've got work or university in the morning – and you don't want a call from school to say your kids are snoring in maths.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

A cut or break in the skin lets staph and strep bacteria colonize the warm, wet, nutrient-rich cells inside.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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