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Example Sentences

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The beeping of damaged cars and the crackle of downed electrical wires echoed through streets that were otherwise eerily quiet.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Gravy packets function as a sort of culinary time machine, contributing concentrated savory notes that would otherwise take much longer to build.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The stark result is that animals are put down that otherwise wouldn’t be.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Bergeron, who is on the Echo Park neighborhood council, hopes Los Angeles can serve as a “beacon in an otherwise scary time in the country” as it tackles affordability, the housing crisis and sustainability issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Some cases simply are hopeless, and it is no use pretending otherwise.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood