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whereby

[wair-bahy, hwair-] / wɛərˈbaɪ, ʰwɛər- /
ADVERB
by which
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CONJUNCTION
by which
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A median is the exact middle number in a dataset, whereby half of account holders have more in their retirement accounts and half have less.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

But we now enter a process whereby an entire season is about to be decided by an independent disciplinary commission.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Russia shifted tactics in early 2025 toward infiltration, whereby small groups of soldiers are sent through gaps in Ukraine’s defensive lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

It also argued that countries like Norway have a different model, whereby the state is a direct investor in energy projects and takes on some of the risks involved, unlike Australia.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

At best, kids would have a setup like his brother Tony’s, whereby they would get to see their fathers regularly and even stay with them a lot.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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