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Example Sentences
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He added he had previously advocated such a move within his lifetime, whilst acknowledging it was "not necessarily the case that that is now".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Parts of Northern Ireland and Wales have had their average rainfall, whilst north-east England has seen some of the lowest amounts so far.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"It would be inappropriate to comment further whilst investigations are ongoing."
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
"Sat in his dining room with a cup of tea Gwen had made, Harry told me just a small portion of his many many experiences whilst fighting in Burma," Liston said.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Ma said, “All right, then, I want you to run on over there and ax if it be all right for her to look after you whilst we’s at the meeting.”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
