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Rule "where as/by (whereas/whereby)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: where as/by (whereas/whereby)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\1\2</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The northern and urban areas of the state do not generally offer sweet tea in the most restaurants, where as it is a staple beverage for the southern part ...
    Correction suggestion: whereas
ID: WHERE_AS [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-02 22:33:08 +0100)