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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But the plan costs the same either way, $99 to $140 a month, regardless of vehicle type. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 The information also is expected to figure heavily into the Federal Open Market Committee’s interest rate call next Wednesday, with a percentage point either way possibly meaning the difference between a hold and a hike. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 That may have helped with this bad beat, but seven runs would have scored either way. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 Steal the whole menu or just a dish or two; either way, grab your hosting hat. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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