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

An explosion of maritime traffic in the decades after powered the rise of mammoth conglomerates buying inputs from far-flung suppliers and chasing whichever consumer offered the biggest, quickest profit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Nearly everyone in England, Wales and Scotland will benefit from this cut whichever energy tariff they are on, although the amounts will vary between households.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

Bug boys enjoyed the weight break until they rode their fortieth winner or reached the anniversary of their first win, whichever came first.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand