whilst

Example Sentences

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The captain's returns with the bat have diminished – he averaged 18 during the Ashes – whilst his bowling has improved.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Earlier this month, the South African government condemned criminal acts directed at foreigners, whilst conceding the country needed to deal with illegal immigration.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

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

“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

Grandpa Firewood said, “Family, we shall not bite humans whilst they attend to their business! Nathan, we shall have your sash ready in half of a moon cycle.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young