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otherwise

[uhth-er-wahyz] / ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz /


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McKinley acknowledged that much of that recovery process — for the unique trees, and otherwise — “is a big TBD.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"This technology allows us to examine thousands and thousands of molecules created when the body breaks down food or drugs and to uncover intricate pathways that otherwise would stay hidden," Sun said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Monday's quake sowed panic in otherwise sleepy parts of Mindnao.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Gates has never had an improper relationship with any employee of the Gates Foundation or Gates Ventures, and no complaint alleging otherwise has ever been made,” the Gates spokesperson added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

There’s a slight dent where it’s sitting, but otherwise I can’t tell it’s even there.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins




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