while away

Example Sentences

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I covered City against Leeds on Saturday and they got lucky, while away from home they have lost three times already.

From BBC

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

He added, “This is a little while away from becoming commonplace.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Such is the life of a modern player, hopping from one hobby to another while away from the day job.

From BBC

She lives alone, and whiles away the time watching cute animal videos on her phone as she lies on the floor.

From BBC