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whilst

[hwahylst, wahylst] / ʰwaɪlst, waɪlst /


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Through the new EP, I wanted to showcase a new side of myself whilst incorporating my signature vocals.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

"They're kicking us whilst we're down, and I could get more as a cleaner. Some of us are doing cash-in-hand work in pubs," she said.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Speaking in central London, Polanksi said higher temperatures were posing a "threat to our way of life" on multiple fronts, whilst footage of wildfires across Europe were "frankly apocalyptic".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

A spokesperson for the department said it was "committed to restoring nature and cleaning up our rivers whilst upholding the highest animal welfare standards".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Grandpa Firewood said, “Family, we shall not bite humans whilst they attend to their business! Nathan, we shall have your sash ready in half of a moon cycle.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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