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whatever

[wuht-ev-er, wot-, hwuht-, hwuht-, hwot-, wuht-] / wʌtˈɛv ər, wɒt-, ʰwət-, ʰwʌt-, ʰwɒt-, wət- /
PRONOUN
anything
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It can even take actions based on whatever you happen to be looking at on your screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Whoever’s supporting McLeod’s activities — whatever they might be other than supposedly bringing reconciliation to Republicans and Democrats — they appear to have money to spare.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Lethal autonomous weapons, whatever their form, lower the barrier to warfare, dehumanise conflict and blur accountability, says Nicole van Rooijen, the executive director of Stop Killer Robots, a global coalition of non-governmental organisations.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Out my window, I can see that his grandma’s driveway is empty, so whatever they’re doing, it isn’t next door.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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