whereupon

Example Sentences

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Trump announced last month the closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations starting July 4, "whereupon we will simultaneously begin Construction of the new and spectacular Entertainment Complex," he wrote on his Truth Social platform.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

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 • Dec. 9, 2025

Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, whereupon it received two sets of chromosomes from each parent.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

Got back into the Scotland team, became a Test Lion, got a big-money move to Worcester Warriors whereupon the walls started closing in again.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023

M ., whereupon detectives, who had been strenuously but abortively interrogating the suspect, withdrew to another room, leaving the minister to consult privately with his parishioner.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote