How to Use either-or in a Sentence
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This doesn’t have to be an either-or conversation.
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Angelette C. Aviles,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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This doesn’t have to be an either-or situation.
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Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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It is designed to provide an ever-present level playing field by putting teams in these types of either-or corners.
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Sam McDowell March 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The bottom line For most retirees, the choice between gold and cash for an emergency bucket isn't an either-or decision.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Airwallex is a reminder that fintech disruption can come in many forms, and isn’t just an either-or choice between traditional banking and blockchain.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a digital age, the most effective banking model isn’t an either-or choice but one that combines innovation with long-term partnerships.
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Barbara White,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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This capacity matters because the challenges leaders face—from AI and workforce transformation to geopolitical instability—cannot be solved through either-or thinking.
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Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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