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otherwise

[uhth-er-wahyz] / ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz /


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Despite much hand-wringing in the industry that young people aren’t interested in big-screen movies, the summer’s trends may be proving otherwise.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

On my boat, a packed, three-deck pleasure cruise otherwise populated by swimsuit-clad tourists and screaming infants, the story was much the same.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

A green velvet sofa that the actress brought with her from a previous home adds a splash of color to the otherwise polished space.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

A showdown is brewing over exactly who can sell suds, run tents and otherwise participate in the party.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

“You’re right. We should do whatever we can to stop them, otherwise this town might become racist,” I reply, my voice dripping with sarcasm.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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