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And though it took awhile, the Tate brothers are finally behind bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Before abandoning legal ties to a country, one must first prove citizenship somewhere else — and that can take awhile.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
Don’t be surprised if the party lasts awhile longer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Chrissy Lawler saw her social life dry up awhile back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
Yet, he thought, he would hold his peace awhile; he would seek to know more clearly the Lord’s mind in this matter.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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