either way

phrase

—used to say that whether one or the other of usually two possible decisions, actions, or results is chosen the result will be the same
I'm not sure if I will take the bus or train, but either way I will be there tonight.

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That was also a controversial loss, but either way, the loss is on their record. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Most of them never become a relationship that sends work either way. — Eric Groves, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026 Write the failure case too, so the pilot produces a decision either way. — Masha Khmel, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Veteran election data analysts are quick to remind the public that as Tuesday’s voting and later counting unfolds, any one of the competitive Senate races could tip either way. — Alexandra Meier, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for either way

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“Either way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/either%20way. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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