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whereupon

[hwair-uh-pon, -pawn, wair-, hwair-uh-pon, -pawn, wair-] / ˌʰwɛər əˈpɒn, -ˈpɔn, ˌwɛər-, ˈʰwɛər əˌpɒn, -ˌpɔn, ˈwɛər- /


ADVERB
upon which
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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

A finely focused electron beam splits the gas molecules, whereupon parts of them change into a solid state and adhere to the desired location.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 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

Against my better judgment, I follow the sound to a bathroom, whereupon it promptly happens again.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan


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