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
Discussing the time frame, Herbert says the new version is "a while away".
From BBC • Apr. 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
He was probably as tired of reading newspapers and Central Committee documents as we were, so he had decided to let us while away the time by ourselves.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
