after while

Example Sentences

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The car races off soon after, while the cruiser drifts forward and stops.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

But shortly after, while thinking about a master’s degree at Brown University, Parker “was fortunate to get back into hockey” through friends that helped her land an assistant coaching gig with the women’s team there.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Hines then broke his own record shortly after while winning gold at the 1968 Olympics, where an electronic timer in Mexico City recorded him at 9.95.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2023

In 2020, the officer was honored with a lifesaving medal after, while off-duty, he rescued a man from a burning vehicle.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2022

Before bridge club, Hilly dropped Heather and William at Elizabeth’s for Aibileen to look after while we play bridge.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett