otherwise

Example Sentences

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"So far, no delegation from Iran has departed for Islamabad, Pakistan; whether it is the main or subsidiary delegation; primary or secondary," Iranian state TV said, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

In a kitchen that’s otherwise a little improvisational, it’s my anchor: dependable, durable, and always up for whatever I decide to make.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Early programming reflected that, spotlighting smaller stories from flyover America that would have otherwise gone uncovered by larger media outlets.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

“When support is extended across the income distribution, it sustains demand that firms can then use to pass on higher costs—forcing monetary policy to tighten more than it otherwise would,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I can make out the white house number, a little, but otherwise the dark makes the whole street unfamiliar.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse