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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Examples on the use of the word "where"

Hi. my knowledge on the use of the word "where" is limited to that in that it mainly refers to the places. Then I found this. I think the word "where" is correctly used here. Can you give me some more cases for the uses of this word in sentences other than obvious uses for the places?

It is a card game where players ...
  

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The 'place' can indeed sometimes be metaphorical. '. Here are a few reputable excerpts using 'where' similarly: British reliance on enlistment only- " WHERE the feeling of the people was whipped use for other than domestic purposes (except WHERE such resale, transshipment or use is decision in Wyatt v.

  • The 'place' can indeed sometimes be metaphorical.
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  • Here are a few reputable excerpts using 'where' similarly: British reliance on enlistment only- " WHERE the feeling of the people was whipped use for other than domestic purposes (except WHERE such resale, transshipment or use is decision in Wyatt v.
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  • 525, WHERE the Court held that, under the circumstance she was fifteen, I was twelve, and WHERE I felt there was a life to look forward to The family is largely broken up; and WHERE it is not, it is left with no residue These problems frequently arise WHERE a firm is making items for the Government .
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The 'place' can indeed sometimes be metaphorical. As in your example, however, it is often considered less formal than formal writing requires: 'It is a card game in which players...'.

Here are a few reputable excerpts using 'where' similarly:

British reliance on enlistment only- "

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