while away
Example Sentences
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Working his acoustic guitar with a French horn accompaniment — French horns! — he dares us to balance our relentless socioeconomic drive with our deep need to hang out, to while away the hours.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
He added, “This is a little while away from becoming commonplace.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
In the neighbouring Jiangxi province, an air-conditioned restaurant has become a hotspot for elderly folks to while away their afternoons without ordering any food - to the chagrin of restaurant staff, local media reported.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025
The men, who have known each other since their earliest days in Los Angeles politics, now form a political odd couple while away from their families in California.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024
“Prince Aegon,” said Tyrion, “since we’re both stuck aboard this boat, perhaps you will honor me with a game of cyvasse to while away the hours?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
