while away

Example Sentences

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However, Quigley is wonderful; a character in whose company one would happily while away the hours.

From BBC

Any such changes in U.S. accounting rules would be a while away.

From The Wall Street Journal

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