whilst

Example Sentences

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“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 Met commissioner said his "first thoughts" were with the victims, who had been attacked "whilst going about their daily lives, which they should be able to do freely and safely".

From BBC • 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

After ’while she smiled and said, “Here. Come hold my chile whilst I get this here shackle ’justed.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis