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while

[hwahyl, wahyl] / ʰwaɪl, waɪl /




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While objecting to the subpoenas in court, the company simultaneously convinced the DOJ to drop the case, he said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"While it is always heartbreaking to lose a young animal, sadly this is not uncommon in large cat litters," said Richard Langston, head of carnivores at Howletts.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While the OpenAI funding may be generating the headlines at present, a more important driver of SoftBank’s shares this year has been the huge appreciation of its 90% stake in Arm Holdings.

From MarketWatch • 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 Jason’s own appetite was steady, his mom barely touched any food.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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