or otherwise
idiom
—used to refer to something that is different from something already mentioned
Intentionally or otherwise, they never told her about the party.
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This may include utilizing state or local partners to provide specialized functions or otherwise identifying alternatives to reduce public exposure of a protected.
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Luke Barr, ABC News, 22 July 2024
The question of whether the government will shut down, suspend or otherwise admonish the organization is a source of speculation.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2024
Since the start of the official campaign on July 4, the government has shut down, fined or otherwise penalized at least a dozen restaurants and hotels for hosting González or Machado.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
The Crown secured the most Emmy nominations of any departing series of the last year, canceled or otherwise, leading the pack as an Outstanding Drama nominee with a total of 18 nominations for its final season, which debuted in two parts in November and December of last year.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2024
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Luke Barr, ABC News, 22 July 2024
The question of whether the government will shut down, suspend or otherwise admonish the organization is a source of speculation.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2024
Since the start of the official campaign on July 4, the government has shut down, fined or otherwise penalized at least a dozen restaurants and hotels for hosting González or Machado.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
The Crown secured the most Emmy nominations of any departing series of the last year, canceled or otherwise, leading the pack as an Outstanding Drama nominee with a total of 18 nominations for its final season, which debuted in two parts in November and December of last year.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2024
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“Or otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20otherwise. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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