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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Such groups have set procedures and succession plans for when their leaders are promoted, die, or otherwise leave their positions. Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024 Would a small child be able to manipulate controls, turn the machine on, skip tracks, or otherwise program the device without an adult’s help? Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 Character Name in Title Any film with a title that includes the first and/or last name of any character (human or otherwise) from the film. Joe Reid, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024 In general, poking, picking, or otherwise messing with your skin can lead to more breakouts, scarring, and possibly an infection. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for or otherwise 

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“Or otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20otherwise. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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