whilst

Example Sentences

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Most parts of England and Wales will stay dry on Thursday and Friday, whilst further showers may affect Scotland and Northern Ireland at times.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“I’m not aware of huge numbers of elderly people falling out of windows whilst cleaning them,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

They say these changes could be introduced without the the need for a full act of Parliament, whilst more detailed reform proposals are developed.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"JNIM pursues a political-religious agenda, centred on the establishment of sharia law and the rejection of foreign forces, whilst the FLA champions a territorial and autonomist agenda, centred on Azawad," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Narcissa murmured a word of thanks, whilst Bellatrix said nothing, but continued to glower at Snape.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling