whereupon

Example Sentences

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Trump announced last month the closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations starting July 4, "whereupon we will simultaneously begin Construction of the new and spectacular Entertainment Complex," he wrote on his Truth Social platform.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

As is the custom for scoring plays, the on-field touchdown call was reviewed by NFL replay officials, whereupon it was decided that Likely’s catch wasn’t a catch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

A finely focused electron beam splits the gas molecules, whereupon parts of them change into a solid state and adhere to the desired location.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

Police tracked her movements via social media and stopped her car, whereupon she told an officer, “We don’t got nothin’ to do with this!”

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2023

"T-t-two s-sevens are f-f-fourteen," gasped Rupert, whereupon the Trunchbull, true to her word, opened her hand and quite literally let him go.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl