How to Use or under in a Sentence

or under

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  • Avoid putting your grill against the side of your house or under a patio roof or someone else's balcony, for example.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • They're often located in a shed, grill, doorway, or under the eaves, says Powell.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • Slick City has 150 locations open, signed or under construction, according to a media release.
    Jenna Thompson june 30, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • The Washington Principles also recognize that many sales of artwork by Jews during the Nazi era occurred while they were being persecuted, or under duress.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
  • No player aged 17 or under enjoyed more first-team action for a Premier League club in 2025-26 than the former Chelsea academy youngster.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Alysa Guffey Commission President John Dillon asked if staying at or under 55 decibels is possible for a data center.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
  • Similarly, a Senate bill that was considered by the Florida Legislature this year would have allowed a school district to purchase instructional materials developed by or under the direction of the Florida Department of Education.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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