and otherwise

phrase

—used to refer to something that is additional to something already mentioned
The company has been having problems, financial and otherwise, for several years.

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Even the process by which animals are herded onto the trucks is often highly stressful, with frightened animals pushed, prodded, pulled, and otherwise handled roughly. — Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 24 Oct. 2026 In lieu of industry success, Hall spent large chunks of the past three decades living, performing, and otherwise working in obscurity in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and other parts of East Asia. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Yarbrough, who died at age 76 on Saturday, would be stationed at the table throughout the GHSA playoffs, sometimes welcoming guests and dignitaries and otherwise answering questions and solving problems. — Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 As running the ball and blocking and otherwise throwing his body around suggest. — Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for and otherwise

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“And otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20otherwise. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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