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while

[hwahyl, wahyl] / ʰwaɪl, waɪl /




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Funding a new DAF with highly appreciated shares of stock allows the donor to avoid capital-gains taxes while also taking a tax deduction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Rubio said in the statement that, while in the U.S.,

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Some setups included predator-proof cages, while others did not.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The research found 22% of children had shared personal information such as health details with AI tools, while 24% have shared their real name or address online.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

A beat of silence goes by while we both stare at my phone, willing it to ring.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam