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whether

[hweth-er, weth-] / ˈʰwɛð ər, ˈwɛð- /
CONJUNCTION
either
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It also raises a larger question for future research: whether improving choline status could help restore brain chemistry in people with anxiety disorders.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The brand still keeps its roots in fandom — whether it’s through football or “Game of Thrones,” said Chow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The question of whether donkeys have any place on a hot sandy beach today draws differing opinions.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The suit isn’t faring so well in court, as the judge has questioned whether the two parties are “sufficiently adverse to each other.”

From Slate • May 16, 2026

"Come gee! Come haw!" for a complete turn, depending on whether the turn was left or right.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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