whence

Example Sentences

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Grizzly populations only just recovered whence they came, now leave them alone.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

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

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2024

He sensibly didn’t advertise here, where people might actually know the terrain, but in the East and in Europe, whence no one could eyeball the merchandise.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 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

It was certain that Mrs. Taylor was returning to the earth from whence she came.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou