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whatever

[wuht-ev-er, wot-, hwuht-, hwuht-, hwot-, wuht-] / wʌtˈɛv ər, wɒt-, ʰwət-, ʰwʌt-, ʰwɒt-, wət- /
PRONOUN
anything
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She adds, “Really, it’s whatever the story requires, which is such a new way of thinking about projects.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

After your mother’s death, if she received Medicaid-funded nursing-home care, the Nebraska Medicaid agency may attempt to be reimbursed for care costs out of whatever remains of the estate, including her interest in the home.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

And having to do a stop-and-go, sort of stop and wait for five, 10 seconds, whatever people got, it destroys you on a track so short as well, your chances.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Eliminating Wang’s network quietly clips whatever residual influence he might still wield.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Get yourself on that Red Road again. Turn your back on the things that damage yourself and others. Commit to positive change. And speak your truth—or whatever it is kids say these days.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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