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whereupon

[hwair-uh-pon, -pawn, wair-, hwair-uh-pon, -pawn, wair-] / ˌʰwɛər əˈpɒn, -ˈpɔn, ˌwɛər-, ˈʰwɛər əˌpɒn, -ˌpɔn, ˈwɛər- /


ADVERB
upon which
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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

It’s relevant only after a state has brought its own case, whereupon the Justice Department has to consider whether that prosecution serves the federal interest.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2024

Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, whereupon it received two sets of chromosomes from each parent.

From Science Daily Apr. 15, 2024

Willie tried to enlist in the army and was turned down; whereupon he threw up his job with the milk company, came home, announced that he was a failure, and went to bed.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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