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
A native of Portland, Dent Mowrey, had studied music in Paris, and in dreamy moments had idled over the lle de la Cit�, whereon is the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
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
A yellowish nursery by Eugene Schoen of Manhattan has walls whereon tots may scribble, housemaids erase.
From Time Magazine Archive
Silent early morning dogs parade majestically picking and choosing judiciously whereon to pee.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
