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Example Sentences

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The investment plan is meant to replace decade-long "equipment plans" released on a rolling yearly basis until 2022, when the then-Conservative government halted publication whilst it assessed the effect of "extraordinary inflation" on its plans.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Using the 1981-2010 average of number of days where snow falls in a month, March sees 4.2 snow days whilst there are just 3.9 days on average in December.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

For Keen, she thinks the movie is a "nice way to keep the fans happy" whilst they wait for the next game release.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In particular, the U.A.E.—which has long been a financial hub for Iranian businesses and individuals—warned that it could freeze Iranian-owned assets, whilst also debating whether to send military assets into the fight, The Journal reported.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

They could not approach, me, whilst so armed, nor Madam Mina whilst she remained within the ring, which she could not leave no more than they could enter.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker