it should either be vs it should be either

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It should either be' is used when presenting two options or choices, while 'It should be either' is used when emphasizing a single choice among several possibilities.

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it should either be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when presenting two options or choices.

This phrase is used to introduce two alternatives or possibilities. It is often followed by the options or choices that are being considered.

Examples:

It should either be red or blue.
It should either be done today or postponed until tomorrow.

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It should either be called Back to the Past...
This Directive is of a procedural nature, and its requirements should either be integrated into existing procedures in Member States or incorporated in specifically established procedures.
Once the vaccine has been mixed with the solvent supplied, it should be either used immediately or stored in the refrigerator and used within eight hours.
It should be either him or me who stays in this house.
Therefore, if a tuberculin test is to be done, it should be administered either any time before, simultaneously with, or at least 4 to 6 weeks after immunization with ProQuad.
If a tuberculin test is to be performed, it should be done either any time before, simultaneously with, or 4 to 6 weeks after vaccination with ProQuad.
It should not be forgotten either when we face new challenges, as our security also depends on coming up with a wise response to these challenges.
It should not be forgotten either that 'Falange Española de las JONS' supports the use of violence in the establishment of a totalitarian, national-syndicalist state.
Therefore, if a tuberculin test is to be done, it should be administered either any time before, simultaneously with, or 4 to 6 weeks after vaccination with M-M-RVAXPRO.
If a tuberculin test is to be performed, it should be done either any time before, simultaneously with, or 4 to 6 weeks after vaccination with M-M-RVAXPRO.
Even if we do not need long, detailed debates on individual reports here in plenary, there should be some discussion, and it should be brief - either one speaker per group, as the Verts/ALE Group suggests, or via the catch-the-eye procedure.
The Council considers that, in order to ensure GERT's independence, it should not be funded either fully or partly from the Community budget (amendments 37, 51,168, 149-151,153-154).

Alternatives:

It could be either
It might be either
It must be either
It will be either
It shall be either

it should be either

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when emphasizing a single choice among several possibilities.

This phrase is used to stress a particular option among multiple choices. It is often followed by the emphasized choice.

Examples:

It should be either red or blue, not green.
It should be either done today or done tomorrow, but not next week.

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Once the vaccine has been mixed with the solvent supplied, it should be either used immediately or stored in the refrigerator and used within eight hours.
It should be either him or me who stays in this house.
It should either be called Back to the Past...
Therefore, if a tuberculin test is to be done, it should be administered either any time before, simultaneously with, or at least 4 to 6 weeks after immunization with ProQuad.
If a tuberculin test is to be performed, it should be done either any time before, simultaneously with, or 4 to 6 weeks after vaccination with ProQuad.
In order to facilitate processing, it should be possible for either the host or the sending organisation to complete the MobiliPass.
Therefore, if a tuberculin test is to be done, it should be administered either any time before, simultaneously with, or 4 to 6 weeks after vaccination with M-M-RVAXPRO.
If a tuberculin test is to be performed, it should be done either any time before, simultaneously with, or 4 to 6 weeks after vaccination with M-M-RVAXPRO.
Even if we do not need long, detailed debates on individual reports here in plenary, there should be some discussion, and it should be brief - either one speaker per group, as the Verts/ALE Group suggests, or via the catch-the-eye procedure.
This Directive is of a procedural nature, and its requirements should either be integrated into existing procedures in Member States or incorporated in specifically established procedures.
It should not be forgotten either when we face new challenges, as our security also depends on coming up with a wise response to these challenges.
I do not think it should be a pretext either for the Commission and Parliament to seek to carry out an extension of powers which conflict with Member States' rights.
It should not be forgotten either that 'Falange Española de las JONS' supports the use of violence in the establishment of a totalitarian, national-syndicalist state.
The Rapporteur believes it should be possible to activate either level on the basis of substantiated third party concerns, as well as on a pre-planned basis.
The Council considers that, in order to ensure GERT's independence, it should not be funded either fully or partly from the Community budget (amendments 37, 51,168, 149-151,153-154).
The single market should not be hampered, but it should not be over-regulated either.
That is good practice; it is also good governance and it should not be neglected, either at Member State or at European level.

Alternatives:

It could be either
It might be either
It must be either
It will be either
It shall be either

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it should either be vs it should be either