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
They shuffled into position, marched up the aisle towards the woolsack whereon sat Viscount Hailsham, Lord Chancellor, speaker of the House of Lords.
From Time Magazine Archive
Her shapely hands were folded in her lap, her pale eyes looked politely down at the green square of turf whereon the person she awaited would shortly appear.
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
