one way or another

idiom

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

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Through this lens, all the guests at the White Lotus seem poisoned — one way or another. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025 Until the issue is resolved one way or another, the current bylaw allowing transgender student participation remains in place. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2025 Some clarity on the pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard (ATVI) — one way or another — will also help since investors hate uncertainty. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 No matter today’s outcome, God will serve his justice one way or another. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025 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 28 Feb. 2025.

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