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whereby

[wair-bahy, hwair-] / wɛərˈbaɪ, ʰwɛər- /
ADVERB
by which
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CONJUNCTION
by which
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At the same time, Burnham has pledged to respect the strict fiscal discipline seen under his predecessor Keir Starmer, whereby the government balances tax receipts with day-to-day state spending.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

It was a case of “travel and arrive’” for the stock whereby investors expected strong results beforehand and were positioned for it, triggering profit-taking.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

To comply with independence rules, Eide Bailly said it would set up an alternative practice structure whereby its nonaudit business will receive the Reverence investment and the audit business will remain a licensed CPA firm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

That sparks fears of a capital squeeze, whereby sheer supply overwhelms available buyer cash.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

I believe there are techniques of the human mind whereby, in its dark deep, problems are examined, rejected or accepted.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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