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whether

[hweth-er, weth-] / ˈʰwɛð ər, ˈwɛð- /
CONJUNCTION
either
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Segura continued that he’s not the type of guy who’s an “open book” with his personal life, and that he understands the public’s interest in their divorce, whether they are trolls or heartbroken fans.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Those who have applied to university should be able to see whether they have been successful then too, as the Ucas Hub updates at the same time.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“We see good reason for the Fed to watch whether inflation comes off in the coming months before moving.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

I squeeze them shut the way you do when you’re not sure whether you’re awake or dreaming and you hope that when you open your eyes it will be dark and you’ll be in bed.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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