otherwise

Example Sentences

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Fontana says he found out what happened through a third-party recruiter; otherwise he wouldn’t have known why an offer didn’t come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"The vibrant ecosystems we saw offered a completely different perspective on this otherwise dark and cold ocean floor."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

This otherwise unremarkable pothole, which emerged from the crumbling ruins of a previous patch-up job, pre-dates that initiative, but how long would it take to be noticed, reported and fixed?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

McKinley acknowledged that much of that recovery process — for the unique trees, and otherwise — “is a big TBD.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Consider the old saying “Out of sight, out of mind,” otherwise known as OOS, OOM.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood