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whether

[hweth-er, weth-] / ˈʰwɛð ər, ˈwɛð- /
CONJUNCTION
either
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It is expected to use its information-gathering powers to determine whether there are grounds for concern regarding Sullivan's role in the club.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He questioned whether Erickson, a former World Series winner, and Grossman were hiding assets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The endowment leadership and board of UNC Management have been discussing whether and how to hedge the position once SpaceX is public, said one of the people familiar with the endowment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

To test whether acetylcholine was truly responsible for this behavioral flexibility, the team reduced the animals' ability to produce the neurotransmitter.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“Please don’t try to change the subject,” I beg her, wondering whether she’s about to launch into a speech about how I failed my patriotic duty.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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