whereon

Example Sentences

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“The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run,” declared the self-destructive Captain Ahab, concerning his pursuit of Moby Dick.

From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2020

Already the published tax lists have provided many valued suggestions to the Caesars as to the meat whereon they may feed.

From Time Magazine Archive

There are in the U. S. no twin peaks of secondary education like Eton and Harrow, whereon hang all the pedagogical law and whose masters are the prophets.

From Time Magazine Archive

In this room you encounter a large stove covered with boards . . . whereon sits almost all year round, the entire family.

From Time Magazine Archive

Silent early morning dogs parade majestically picking and choosing judiciously whereon to pee.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck