While in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...)

Synonym: patch, piece, spell. Similar words: meanwhile, after a while, once in a while, whip, whither, white, whisper, child. Meaning: [hwaɪl /w-]

n. a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition.

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61. while there is life, there is hope.

62. The cookies will flatten slightly while cooking.

63. She stayed at home while the children were young.

64. Come into the kitchen while I brew up.

65. Some men are rich while others are poor.

66. We must have been burgled while we were asleep.

67. Excessive tiredness while driving can kill.

68. He got over while the traffic was stopped.

69. He broke his nose while sparring with Vega.

70. He was accused of operating the vessel while drunk.

71. They burst in on me while I was working.

72. They puzzled over the question for quite a while.

73. He struck me while I was off guard.

74. It is worth while to ruminate over his remarks.

75. Strong leadership skill while possessing a great team spirit.

76. Joe sat on the bed while Martin was unpacking.

77. While travelling she missed the comforts of home.

78. I want to rest a while.

79. Keep quiet while you're going around.

80. He remained thoughtful for a while.

81. Fading is true while flowering is past.

82. Once in a while we eat out.

83. May I use your knife for a while?

84. I nicked my chin while shaving.

85. I usually feed the neighbour's cat while she's away.

86. He hurt his leg while playing football.

87. Please keep/stay/hold/sit/stand still while I take your photograph.

88. Keep quiet while you're going round.

89. She received countless letters of support while in jail.

90. He rang yesterday while you were out.

61. John will be my deputy while I am on holiday.

62. He will accommodate me with the use of his house, while he is abroad.

63. He committed another offence while he was out on bail .

64. After a while their mother was back, holding a tray of glasses that fizzed.

65. While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse.

66. You can enjoy a quick snack while your children cavort in the sand.

67. A number of domestic animals have some utility for man while they are alive.

68. While the water was heating she decided to shake out the carpet.

69. Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced.

70. While his interest in these sports began to wane, a passion for rugby developed.

71. Can you hold the bag while I open the door?

72. He took the kids to the park while I was working.

73. I waited for her in the corridor, while she went in to see the doctor.

74. The house was a school for a while, but has reverted to being a private house.

75. A dynamo on a bicycle will power a pair of lights while the wheels are going round.

76. Please keep the doors closed while the train is moving.

77. I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away.

78. She was offered her first modelling job while she was still in the sixth-form.

79. It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office.

80. Have you got some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up?

81. The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out.

82. While nobody was looking, she squashed her school hat and crammed it into a wastebasket.

83. I don't think you should say anything while the boss is still in/within earshot.

84. We'll have two days ashore while the ship is in port.

85. Someone rammed my car while it was parked outside my house.

86. Paula stood in for Jane, while Jane was on holiday.

87. One hypothesis is that the victim fell asleep while driving.

88. While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.

89. Thirty four people were slaughtered while queuing up to cast their votes.

90. We were chased by a bull while crossing the field.

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