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whither

[hwith-er, with-] / ˈʰwɪð ər, ˈwɪð- /
ADVERB
in what direction
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"I think it's almost less of a foreign policy question than it is a domestic policy question in these two countries - whither America and whither Israel?" he says.

From BBC May 5, 2025

In the meantime, whither Bellingcat goeth, so go I. And luckily, there are still some admirable virtual meeting rooms open that provide their hosting company an excellent view of exactly nothing.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2023

“I don’t think anybody knows whither Prigozhin, whither Wagner, whither the Russian Ministry of Defense, whither any particular general, any particular commander,” Mr. Sullivan said during his talk.

From Washington Times Jul. 21, 2023

So, whither our digital town square on which to share all our opinions and photos and snake-oil treatments?

From Slate Jul. 5, 2023

“Here, ma’am. Oh, let me do something!” cried the boy, hurrying from the next room whither he had withdrawn, feeling that their first sorrow was too sacred for even his friendly eyes to see.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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