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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Musk factor in race could cut either way Whether Musk will be a boon or detriment to Gober's campaign remains to be seen. — Lora Kolodny,dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 Because at the end of the day, the gaps between teams are so small that a few bounces either way over a short series can, and often does, determine the outcome. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Zygielbaum says his election processes won't change either way. — Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026 But either way, that can become a song or a composition or a symphony. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 12 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2026.

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