whilst

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the cloud that has been lurking across southern Scotland and Northern Ireland should clear and whilst not as hot it will at least be sunny.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

And whilst water supplies are currently at normal levels, some people will draw comparisons with this time last year when some places started heading into drought.

From BBC • May 1, 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

The women closed round, whilst I was aghast with horror; but as I looked they disappeared, and with them the dreadful bag.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker