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Can I use whereas at the start of a sentence?

Kris
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    If you are drafting a legal document, chances are you will begin many sentences with Whereas. It depends on the domain, too. – Kris Dec 19 '17 at 09:59
  • First link in a google search for the word whereas: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/linking-words-and-expressions/whereas. Example sentence on the search page without clicking: "Whereas most PCs...". – jimm101 Dec 19 '17 at 11:45

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You can, indeed:

whereas

conjunction

You use whereas to introduce a comment which contrasts with what is said in the main clause.

  • Pensions are linked to inflation, whereas they should be linked to the cost of living.
  • Whereas the population of working age increased by 1 million between 1981 and 1986, today it is barely growing.

Collins Dictionary

As previously noted, sentences starting with whereas are often found in legal documents.

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