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View definitions for while

while

conjunction as in even though

noun as in time interval

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Raymond chose his poems spontaneously on the day, while I was sitting on the floor surrounded by a few small resonant instruments.

They veiled the stage in gauze on “Copy of A,” casting dozens of Reznor shadows while he strutted and howled about a despondent, depersonalized modernity.

Lockhart also said it was "utterly outrageous" that such a "significant announcement" was being made while Westminster was in recess.

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He was also ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and pay £150 in costs after admitting performing an aviation function while impaired by drugs.

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Fisher said that while there was clearly "enthusiasm" for the party from the public, the infighting may push some potential supporters towards the Green Party instead.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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