and otherwise

phrase

used to refer to something that is additional to something already mentioned
The company has been having problems, financial and otherwise, for several years.

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Mention algebra, though, and otherwise reasonable adults start describing seventh grade like a combat tour. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Garry is live to land one big shot but that will be tough, and otherwise will need to win multiple rounds with some volume and damage. Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Most cabins only accommodate two people, and any youngsters onboard would have to be able to dine with and otherwise mingle with adults. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 But employees were already used to spectacular mishaps, fiery and otherwise. Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for and otherwise

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“And otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20otherwise. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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