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—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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The men were led to believe that attending such events could yield modeling opportunities with Abercrombie & Fitch or otherwise benefit their careers, according to Peace. —

Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 This year marks the 12th time the two franchises will meet in the Fall Classic, the most common postseason matchup (World Series or otherwise) in MLB history. —

Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 Shutters clang, shut over the windows; the room’s swept for bugs; cell phones are confiscated for the duration; no media — electronic or otherwise — is allowed. —

Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 The law expanded Medicaid eligibility, mandated that Americans purchase or otherwise obtain health insurance, and prohibited insurance companies from denying coverage due to preexisting conditions, among other provisions. —

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