whereupon

Example Sentences

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As is the custom for scoring plays, the on-field touchdown call was reviewed by NFL replay officials, whereupon it was decided that Likely’s catch wasn’t a catch.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whereupon Alexander mimed the death of the very last dodo, and a tragic, squawking death it was.

From Literature

Whereupon the current lord of Ashton Place jumped up to help his wobbly, not-really-dead father back to a comfortable chair.

From Literature

The Babushkawoos fussed and complained, and Boris went so far as yelling, “Art is dumb,” whereupon Penelope gave him a look that could have thawed Siberia.

From Literature

Whereupon all three children collapsed to the ground, laughing uproariously at their own joke.

From Literature