whilst

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Both players have a tendency to play direct passes into attackers running in behind whilst taking few touches in midfield - qualities that fit Amorim's tactical plan.

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Her website still says that she began her teaching career in further education "whilst undertaking a PhD at the University of Liverpool".

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Travis Head finishes unbeaten on 142 whilst Alex Carey ends on 52 not out as Australia close on 271-4 at stumps on day three, giving them a lead of 356 in the third Ashes Test and putting England on the verge of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years.

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“Whilst the issues identified in the Deloitte review arose in our North American division, I recognize the seriousness of this situation and as group CEO feel it is only right that I step down from my position,” Cowling said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the Welsh government review, the aim of the act was to "protect children's rights whilst adopting an educating and preventative approach which avoids criminalising parents".

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