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while away





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The dash console sits well forward of the well-padded front seats, creating an airy space in which to while away the miles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

As luck has it, there is a gelato joint next door and so we continue his lead, sit on the terrace, people-watch and while away and enjoy lemon sorbet.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

"Konami shifted its strategy for a while, away from console games, and focused its efforts on the amusements markets, things like pachinko machines," Mr Dring said.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

The men, who have known each other since their earliest days in Los Angeles politics, now form a political odd couple while away from their families in California.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

He was probably as tired of reading newspapers and Central Committee documents as we were, so he had decided to let us while away the time by ourselves.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang




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