or so

phrase

—used to say that a number, amount, etc., is not exact
We plan to stay a week or so.
Tickets cost $20 or so.

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The share price decline contrasts with the flood of capital pouring into humanoid robotics companies over the last 12 months or so. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 The City Council would likely discuss its finances in more depth a month or so later, Runner said. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 In the pay-for-play world of college football, TCU may have to stick with Craig for another week or so, even if his coach may not prefer it. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026 Most will have to trek 20 minutes or so from a Brooklyn F or G train to get here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for or so

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“Or so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20so. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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