"some something or other" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} some something or other (uncountable)
  1. An unspecified or indeterminate instance of the “something”. Tags: uncountable Related terms: something or other
    Sense id: en-some_something_or_other-en-noun-pSGj4T94 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "For some reason or other he declined to answer the question."
        },
        {
          "text": "Everyone recognized its importance in some way or other."
        }
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