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while

[hwahyl, wahyl] / ʰwaɪl, waɪl /




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"The attention this case has generated is unprecedented," he said, "and while a mask can conceal a face it can't conceal a person."

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It is not the first time Latin American officers have used fancy dress while apprehending suspected criminals.

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There are tests available, but it's difficult to take accurate readings because, while testosterone is also vital for women, the amount needed is a lot less.

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Shaddick, 28, and Jenna were known in the area as a fun-loving couple who enjoyed socialising - he worked in a car parts factory while she worked in a call centre, both in Swansea.

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But Obama said that while travelling around the US, he found himself meeting people who "still believe in decency, courtesy, kindness".

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