whilst
Example Sentences
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"The support is there whilst you're there, so you're secure, you feel safe there," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
"I'd like to thank the public for their continued support and patience whilst we work through this investigation."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
He added he had previously advocated such a move within his lifetime, whilst acknowledging it was "not necessarily the case that that is now".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
"It would be inappropriate to comment further whilst investigations are ongoing."
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
It was, I think, someone with a sense of humour who thoughtfully placed the scarlet kimono on the top of my suitcase whilst I was interviewing people in the dining car.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
