whereas

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Huang’s campaign tried and ultimately failed to receive matching funds from the city, whereas Raman’s campaign unlocked the maximum allowed, $1.25 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The French wanted a "small, light fighter" that could take off from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, whereas the Germans wanted a bigger jet that could offer "air superiority", said Rusi's Christoph Bergs.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

After 15 weeks of drawdowns, gasoline stockpiles rose in the week that ended May 29, the latest figures available, whereas analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal had expected another decline.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

A “select” partner, for instance, employs at least 10 Anthropic-certified individuals, whereas a “global premier” partner has at least 1,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

That was just her empty shell over there, whereas here I could touch things she had touched, look out on the flowering plants she had looked at, and walk through her house.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns