whence

Example Sentences

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He is one of the most prominent of the next generation of tabla players poised to take the next step for their instrument, begging the question of whence tabla.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

You may be wondering just whence that staggering valuation arises, then.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2024

Colorado is believed to be particularly vulnerable to a defection back to the conference from whence it came to the Pac-12 in 2011.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

In fact, the power of the Franks was always viewed by the Greeks and Romans with a jealous eye, whence the Greek proverb ‘Have the Frank for your friend, but not for your neighbor.’

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

True, we did not know whence, or how, or when, the bolt would come; but I think we all expected that something strange would happen.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker