one way or another

idiom

: by some method
He vowed that he would succeed (in) one way or another.

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If the temperature shifts one way or another, that could determine what kind of precipitation falls, Prater said. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026 As for tax liability — the IRS is going to get paid one way or another, and the source may include both probate and nonprobate assets. Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026 That versatility will keep him in the lineup — one way or another. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 The tight end, though, has remained mum on his plans for 2026, not giving any hints one way or another. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one way or another

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“One way or another.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20way%20or%20another. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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