wherever that may be

phrase

—used to say that one does not know where a place is
She's from Jefferson City, wherever that may be.

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Rather than changing their location, students should focus on standing out by making an impact in their locale—wherever that may be. — Christopher Rim, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Or even better, a longing and a deeper connection to home, wherever that may be. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2023

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“Wherever that may be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wherever%20that%20may%20be. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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