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whilst

[hwahylst, wahylst] / ʰwaɪlst, waɪlst /
CONJUNCTION
while
Synonyms
WEAK
although at the same time during during the time in the time throughout the time

Example Sentences

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"JNIM pursues a political-religious agenda, centred on the establishment of sharia law and the rejection of foreign forces, whilst the FLA champions a territorial and autonomist agenda, centred on Azawad," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Muir said the crisis "has been decades in the making" and whilst there are "no quick fixes, restoring and protecting the ecological health of the lough is possible".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Temperatures for April are also showing a regional contrast, for example Northern Ireland has been -0.4C below average so far this month whilst England is at 0.8C above average.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The shuttle completely lost sight of Earth whilst travelling behind the Moon, leaving it isolated from all external communications for 40 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis