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whereas

[hwair-, wair-az] / ʰwɛər-, wɛərˈæz /


CONJUNCTION
when in fact
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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There was no difference in effectiveness between neutral and affirming debunkbots, whereas when the debunkbot was condescending, it was somewhat less effective at reducing conspiracy beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

On a typical sportsbook, bettors are up against the proverbial “house,” which sets the odds, whereas prediction markets pit traders against one another.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In Greater London it is 28 Celsius whereas in Northern Ireland it is 25 Celsius.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He took a total of 11.85 mg of Zepbound last year, whereas most people take a total of 10 mg during just the first month of treatment.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

They were up there on the shelf in Mama’s chifforobe with things happening to them, whereas Granny wasn’t anywhere.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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