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otherwise

[uhth-er-wahyz] / ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz /


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This setup converted the otherwise hidden orbital motion into an electrical signal that could be measured.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Meieran opened it for special events such as last Halloween, but it has otherwise been closed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Liberty Lindley saw it otherwise: “They’ve drawn the line and made it very clear: ‘if you don’t side 100% with us, then go to hell.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

This week’s positive earnings reports from our nation’s largest banks suggest otherwise...

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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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