whereupon

Example Sentences

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Walter was bullied at school; his classmates called him Sissy Boy until he got glasses, whereupon he was known as Four-eyed Sissy Boy.

From New York Times

It got Norchad Omier’s drive and layup and three-point play to start the half, and it got Jordan Miller’s recollection of an interior pass he briefly lost for a layup, and it got a 47-36 lead, whereupon Sampson got a timeout.

From Washington Post

The patient was ordered to serve for a period “not to exceed forty-five days to undergo testing and treatment for active tuberculosis and to continue such treatment until medical tests conclusively establish that she no longer presents a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, whereupon respondent shall immediately be released from detention.”

From Seattle Times

The effort collapsed once word got out that Mr. Ghani had fled, whereupon the Taliban began moving into Kabul in force.

From New York Times

Belgium’s eventual 5-2 win ended with a whack into a last-gasp open goal, whereupon three Indian players sprawled onto the blue turf.

From Washington Post