one way or another

phrase

: by some method

He vowed that he would succeed (in) one way or another.

Examples of one way or another in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This unsustainable mismatch must come into balance, one way or another. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

And one way or another, though, Suamataia converted it all into fuel — and jump-started the rest of his career with a salvaging performance in the 2024 regular-season finale. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

The old guard will become increasingly decrepit, which will lead to a rash of vacancies one way or another. — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

There has, of course, been no confirmation one way or another, but the internet doesn’t require confirmation. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026

Rhymes for one way or another

• brother
• mother
• nother
• other
• smother
• souther
• godmother
• grandmother
• stepbrother
• stepmother