wherewith

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Cruz aspires to obtain her PhD in neuroscience, wherewith to study Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases, but her undocumented status causes a lot of uncertainty.

From Scientific American • Dec. 12, 2018

I presented them with some red caps, and strings of glass beads to wear upon the neck, and many other trifles of small value, wherewith they were much delighted, and became wonderfully attached to us.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

One of White's helpers lugged along a pot of honey, wherewith to soothe the voluble candidate's rasped throat.

From Time Magazine Archive

All too few North American school children have been taught the historic words wherewith Brazil followed the U.S. into war with Germany.

From Time Magazine Archive

When the call of the Muazzin was heard, he rose up and asked for water wherewith to perform his ablutions, meaning to lead the prayers.

From The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah by Dinet, Etienne