while away
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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His official spokesman has said he will remain in direct contact with officials and continue to hold meetings while away from Downing Street.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
People can protect themselves while away by following good food and water hygiene measures, including drinking bottled water and eating thoroughly cooked food, even when staying in high-end all-inclusive resorts.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The dash console sits well forward of the well-padded front seats, creating an airy space in which to while away the miles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Working his acoustic guitar with a French horn accompaniment — French horns! — he dares us to balance our relentless socioeconomic drive with our deep need to hang out, to while away the hours.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
To while away time, she and her niece talked about the Chinese passengers.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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