while

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But while businesses might be booming in the Ferry, as it's known to locals, the area is not without its troubles.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Hotel room rates in popular European cities like Madrid and Florence are down 15% and 10%, respectively, while U.S. demand is up.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A steep drop in the first few years of retirement, while you’re pulling money out to live on, can permanently cripple a portfolio even after the market recovers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Wednesday’s consumer-inflation report showed that while the Iran conflict has continued to push prices higher, some underlying inflation trends moderated in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She greets Ruby, but all the while she’s looking over at me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold