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
Any such changes in U.S. accounting rules would be a while away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
Such is the life of a modern player, hopping from one hobby to another while away from the day job.
From BBC • Oct. 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
That way she could go on talking at least with Chrissie, and Tommy and I could have some sort of conversation to while away the journey.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
