otherwise

Example Sentences

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This conclusion is reinforced by economists’ calculations of the so-called natural interest rate, otherwise known as r-star.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

This freshly exposed material is much brighter than the surrounding darker regolith, making the crater look like a new mark on an otherwise familiar surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

“It gives you the permission to go to places that otherwise would be too unbearably saccharin.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It also reduces financial risk for airlines that might otherwise have to deal with mass cancellations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I talk to the guys that play basketball, but otherwise, I keep to myself.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko