as in else
in a different way
the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise
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Recent Examples of otherwise
But Colavito’s short Yankee stint was otherwise unremarkable.
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Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
And Rewards In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The beacons might be more useful attached to a tank or other mobile target which the Baba Yaga pilot could have difficulty in finding otherwise.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The quiet, steady work of people devoted to this tough cause has meant permanent housing in central Baltimore for men and women who would otherwise be sleeping in boxes or small tents.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
And Rewards In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The beacons might be more useful attached to a tank or other mobile target which the Baba Yaga pilot could have difficulty in finding otherwise.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The quiet, steady work of people devoted to this tough cause has meant permanent housing in central Baltimore for men and women who would otherwise be sleeping in boxes or small tents.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherwise. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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