whilst

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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

Gangani is the name of a historic Celtic tribe in Wales, whilst Dal Dy Dir is a Welsh nationalist phrase, which means 'stand your ground'.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

It's a genre of movie he is no stranger to, having starred in Neil Armstrong biography First Man in 2018, whilst he is also set to appear in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter space opera.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The pair met by chance whilst attending an academic conference in Puerto Rico in 1979.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It was these bushes that Old Flap spent all his time in whilst I fished.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis