while

Example Sentences

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While reflecting upon her four-decade-long career in “Kylie,” an intimate new three-part Netflix documentary, Kylie Minogue says a throwaway line that anchors the endeavor: “Life makes sense to me onstage.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

While political satire will inevitably find other ways to reach an audience, the end of “The Late Show” franchise marks a significant loss to a media format that has often shaped American consciousness.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

While there is no suggestion that Guardiola was aware of any alleged wrongdoing, there is a two-year overlap with his tenure at Etihad Stadium, which began in the summer of 2016.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

While Beijing has regularly called for talks to end the war in Ukraine, now over four years long, it has never condemned Russia for sending in troops -- presenting itself as a neutral party.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

While they were busy with their paws, I made snacks and fed them a lot of melted snow.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell