How to use "or" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "or" in popular movie and book plots

  • To Waad's surprise, "Johnson" remained silent, revealing nothing about the plot or its authors.  - Guy Fawkes
  • Their leader demands that the human race surrender, or face total annihilation.  - Destroy All Monsters
  • stomping on its tail) or motivation produces a true radioactive blast.  - Son of Godzilla
  • As the squad converges, the sniper begs for death, prompting an argument about whether or not to kill her.  - Full Metal Jacket
  • agents who question his odd choice to not contact his wife and family or remain at the crash site with the other survivors.  - Fearless (1993 film)
  • Bill does not know if Ziegler is telling him the truth about Nick's disappearance or Mandy's death, but he says nothing further.  - Eyes Wide Shut
  • A containment wall surrounds the island and routes out of Manhattan have been dismantled or mined, while armed helicopters patrol the rivers.  - Escape from New York
  • The device cannot be dismantled or "untriggered", as it is programmed to explode if any such attempt is made.  - Dr. Strangelove
  • The ship's cargo is described as silver sand and 50 boxes of "mould", or earth, from Transylvania.  - Dracula
  • From the era of AD 2300 comes Robo, or Prometheus (designation R-66Y), a robot with near-human personality created to assist humans.  - Chrono Trigger
  • The game can be imported or started over in Part II.  - Castle of the Winds
  • Back at Xanadu, Kane's belongings are being cataloged or discarded.  - Citizen Kane
  • In episode 11, it appears that only Alex Rosewater, CEO of the Paradigm Corporation that runs the city, remembers or observes Christmas.  - The Big O
  • He informs her that she is The Slayer, or Chosen One, destined to kill vampires, and he is a Watcher whose duty it is to guide and train her.  - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film)
  • A slave belonging to Hero, Pseudolus wishes to buy, win, or steal his freedom.  - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
  • She appears at the rock with all forty-nine of the inmates, or “Cookies” in tow, intending to let them take some of the water.  - Anyone Can Whistle

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