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whereas

[hwair-, wair-az] / ʰwɛər-, wɛərˈæz /


CONJUNCTION
when in fact
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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There was no difference in effectiveness between neutral and affirming debunkbots, whereas when the debunkbot was condescending, it was somewhat less effective at reducing conspiracy beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Roy Behr, a veteran political consultant in the city, said Roy and McKinney have clear brands and target audiences, whereas Feldstein Soto may now be a candidate without a constituency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

On a typical sportsbook, bettors are up against the proverbial “house,” which sets the odds, whereas prediction markets pit traders against one another.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In Greater London it is 28C whereas in Northern Ireland and Scotland it is 25C.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The Cantabrigians might have spent long hours carving wooden statues of their guardian spirits, whereas the Oxonians may have worshipped through dance.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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