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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

Curry determined that Sorsby would otherwise face “probable, imminent and irreparable injury.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mrs. Wigginbottom nodded like she understood, but her eyes told me otherwise.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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