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either

[ee-ther, ahy-ther] / ˈi ðər, ˈaɪ ðər /
PRONOUN
one or the other
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Results were either mixed or inconclusive, and there was limited strong evidence showing that collagen significantly improves metabolic health, gum disease, or cosmetic outcomes in dentistry.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

This was either a red flag or a very Los Angeles credential, depending on the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The participation rate—the proportion of the working-age population who were either employed or unemployed—was unchanged in May at 65%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Investors looking to benefit from the midstream sector can consider either MLPs or C corporations.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Him and Dad had already exchanged names and decided it had been a near miss with no real harm done on either side.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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