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A or B (lists options/actions, of which one will be chosen/done)
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其 れ は 先 生 な り 親 な り 、 大人 に 相 談 す る 可 き じゃ 無 い か ? 
Shouldn't you consult with an adult: like your teacher or your parents?
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自 分 の 子 供 が 悩 ん で 乃 だ か ら 、 話 を 聞 く な り 何 な り して 遣 れ よ 。 
Your own kids are worried, so listen to them or do something.
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AVerb: Dictionary Form なり BVerb: Dictionary Form
 
ANoun なり BNoun
 
 
なり
Basic Examples:
決めるなり迷うなり (decide or waver)

善なり悪なり (right or wrong)

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Grammar usage notes

I have not found this in my grammar books yet but according to my wife, a Japanese teacher, this grammar point tends to be used when giving others two or more options and is rarely used with yourself.
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shirokitsune
Level: 1769
Aでもいい、Bでもいい(その他でもいい)という表現

方法と手段の例をあげる

アドバイスとして

目上の方には使わないで、ちょっと失礼な感じがある

if solely just to list things and not as advice, just stick to や・など/とか
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デミフィ
Level: 1375
Both nouns or verbs used before なり belong to a group with the same meaning. The phrase following this expression cannot be in the past, but should express the speaker's wish/hope, intent or request.
(Source: Shin Kanzen Grammar N1)
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ハシュミナ
Level: 1353
機能:例を出す(選択肢)

形:NなりNなり・V辞書なりV辞書なり(する)

意味:___や___など~・___たり___たりする。

※ N=方法のことが多い。

例文:悩んでいる時は、友達なり先輩なりに相談するようにして、一人で考え込まない方がいい。
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猛眼
Level: 1652

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