whilst

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Explaining its selection, the AAS said O'Donoghue was an "extraordinarily creative and effective communicator" whilst also being a "recognised leader" in planetary science.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

And whilst water supplies are currently at normal levels, some people will draw comparisons with this time last year when some places started heading into drought.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“I’m not aware of huge numbers of elderly people falling out of windows whilst cleaning them,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

They say these changes could be introduced without the the need for a full act of Parliament, whilst more detailed reform proposals are developed.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

It interested me, even at that moment, to see, that, whilst the face of white set passion worked convulsively over the bowed head, the hands tenderly and lovingly stroked the ruffled hair.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker