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Example Sentences
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The BBC understands that whilst King Charles III welcomes their return, he wasn't informed of it until Sunday.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
One young girl named Alice described the eclipse as brilliant, and said: "It kind of looks like Pac-man", whilst another felt that the sun disappearing was "kind of scary".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Through the new EP, I wanted to showcase a new side of myself whilst incorporating my signature vocals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Lissie Harper previously led a successful campaign for Harper's Law, which introduced mandatory life sentences for anyone convicted of killing an emergency worker whilst committing a crime.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Lucy came with me, and we went early to our old seat, whilst the cortège of boats went up the river to the Viaduct and came down again.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
