while

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While it's possible some areas might reach this definition, it is still a little too early to say with certainty.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While the stock’s valuation—at 44 times forward earnings—isn’t cheap, Wall Street analysts expect shares to bounce back to $84, about 56% higher than the current level.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

While big tech companies have made up much of the growth in recent years, other firms are making up ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While these treatments have helped many patients, a significant number either fail to respond or eventually develop resistance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

While Mrs. Archer made introductions—the boy was Oliver and the girl was Alyx—the kids inspected me while I inspected them, all of us trying to pretend we weren’t.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows