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Definition for or

conjunction as in a suggestion of choice

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as a choice, as a substitute, as an alternative, conversely, either, in other words, in preference to, in turn, on the other hand, or but, or else, or only, preferentially

conjunction as in a suggestion of correction

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contrary to, in reverse, instead, instead of, on the contrary, oppositely, or not, or not exactly, or rather, rather, reversing it

conjunction as in a suggestion of approximation

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about, approximately, practically, roughly

conjunction as in either

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alternative, substitute, uncertainty

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else, ere, instead, oppositely, otherwise, rather

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The IDF says it’s investigating the incident, but Hanan’s grieving relatives have little hope or expectation that her killer will be brought to justice.

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“We, as Palestinians, don’t have petrol or big companies. Our main agricultural crop is olives,” he adds.

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“We try to raise awareness, but in the end it's either the settlers steal the olives or cut the trees, or they remain unpicked and go to waste.”

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Hundreds of trees - which can take years to reach fruit-bearing maturity - have been deliberately burned or cut down, says the UN.

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These are usually inspired by internet jokes or memes and are supported by online communities.

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