whichever

Example Sentences

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Last July, the university said it would automatically give raises to employees to among its lowest paid workers, bringing them to $25 per hour or a 5% wage increase — whichever was higher.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

At times, Liverpool executed the press well, with their front three blocking PSG's makeshift back three - before Frimpong jumped up to press whichever home player had rotated to the left side of defence.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It was Clouseau, or whichever character he was playing, who was trying to maintain his dignity and failing miserably but trying to hold on to a sense of self and composure while everything is crumbling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The levy will be calculated based on whichever is the higher of a billionaire’s voting interest or economic interest in a company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

From whichever direction Alice comes, I’ll spot her.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George