whether

Example Sentences

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Orange County officials said they were evaluating whether it was safe to reduce the evacuation zone to allow some of the displaced residents to go home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Asked by an audience member whether she would go into the jungle she said: "When you see the snakes around their heads, I think I would have a heart attack."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It is worth checking in and updating on occasionally, because it is shaping what you see whether you look at it or not.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

It was unclear whether the gesture would appease the protesters.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

I watched him go, debating whether I could get away with going back into my dorm and hiding in bed.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin