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whereas

[hwair-, wair-az] / ʰwɛər-, wɛərˈæz /


CONJUNCTION
when in fact
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Mr. Sánchez promises to destroy that model, whereas Ms. Fujimori is expected largely to defend it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Roy Behr, a veteran political consultant in the city, said Roy and McKinney have clear brands and target audiences, whereas Feldstein Soto may now be a candidate without a constituency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

I saw that the new game is set in Vice City, based loosely on Miami, whereas back in my GTA III days, Liberty City was more like New York.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In Greater London it is 28C whereas in Northern Ireland and Scotland it is 25C.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Sean was always at ease with himself, whereas I couldn’t quite figure out how to get out of my own way.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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