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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It is widely flown and otherwise displayed in parades and other public events by lesbian persons and their friends, families, and supporters. Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 That includes Hernandez, and otherwise nice man who smiles plenty but does not filter his words. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 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 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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