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whereby

[wair-bahy, hwair-] / wɛərˈbaɪ, ʰwɛər- /
ADVERB
by which
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CONJUNCTION
by which
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The three-week international break might have posed a unique situation for a couple of clubs, whereby they could have a full squad and no games to play.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

The money to purchase the bombs would come from foreign military financing, whereby the U.S. gives funds to other countries to purchase its weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

I do think there was a place that was ready for “Widow’s Bay,” whereby nothing of the sort had been around for a while.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

To be sure, there are pitfalls to plan for like the “kiddie tax,” whereby unearned income above a certain amount is taxed at the parents’ rate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Both the ANC and the government were engaged in creating a climate whereby negotiations would succeed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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