either way
idiom
—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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With a settlement involving Yu Darvish’s contract expected before Opening Day, team sources said the final number will not significantly impact San Diego’s financial flexibility either way.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Failing to file actually incurs much larger penalties than failing to pay, but either way, your tax debt is likely to have grown over the years due to inaction.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Missing them is inevitable either way.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The same principles apply either way.
—Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Failing to file actually incurs much larger penalties than failing to pay, but either way, your tax debt is likely to have grown over the years due to inaction.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Missing them is inevitable either way.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The same principles apply either way.
—Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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