while away
Example Sentences
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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 • Nov. 8, 2025
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
Inej left Kaz with the wind howling and dawn still a long while away.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
