what then

idiom

: what will happen in that case
What if there should be a fire? What then?

Examples of what then in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web They were referred to as traitors and deserters by PGA Tour supporters and what then seemed like a large, vocal portion of golf fans. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024 But what then was the GOP-leaning 5th Congressional District was challenging for Democrats — even one who had his own statue at Tempe City Hall. Dan Nowicki, The Arizona Republic, 26 May 2024 At the time, Millstone’s profits were eroded by competition from electricity generated by what then was plentiful and cheap natural gas, and its owner said its future was threatened without help. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2024 And if a 10-year-old gets raped by her father or uncle, what then? Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for what then 

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“What then.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/what%20then. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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