while away
Example Sentences
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The dash console sits well forward of the well-padded front seats, creating an airy space in which to while away the miles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Working his acoustic guitar with a French horn accompaniment — French horns! — he dares us to balance our relentless socioeconomic drive with our deep need to hang out, to while away the hours.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Such is the life of a modern player, hopping from one hobby to another while away from the day job.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
The men, who have known each other since their earliest days in Los Angeles politics, now form a political odd couple while away from their families in California.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024
To while away the time, and perhaps to feign indifference until the deciding game was finished, Bobby began playing speed chess with a few of his chess friends.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
