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either

[ee-ther, ahy-ther] / ˈi ðər, ˈaɪ ðər /
PRONOUN
one or the other
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Tunnels under the rock, or ones hidden by mangroves and in salt caves, shelter boats that can either be launched directly into the water, or from trailers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The Justice Department said in court filings that as of March 23, 1,700 colleges and universities had either completed their submissions or qualified for extensions after sending in partial reports.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

There was no half-century for Sibley this time as he was one of three wickets to fall in nine balls either side of lunch.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If convicted in either court he faces life imprisonment without parole.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Fortuitously, no injury was sustained by either the four-footed or two-footed victims of the misadventure.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck