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whether

[hweth-er, weth-] / ˈʰwɛð ər, ˈwɛð- /
CONJUNCTION
either
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He questioned whether Erickson, a former World Series winner, and Grossman were hiding assets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The endowment leadership and board of UNC Management have been discussing whether and how to hedge the position once SpaceX is public, said one of the people familiar with the endowment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Thames Valley Police say they have been in contact with the woman's lawyers and are assessing whether to investigate the allegation.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But regardless of whether such change is possible, both scenarios assume that the past and future are there and ready to be travelled to.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

But the problem with time bombs, I thought gloomily, was that eventually they exploded whether you ignored them or not.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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