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whilst

[ wahylst, hwahylst ]

conjunction

  1. Chiefly British. while.


whilst

/ ·É²¹Éª±ô²õ³Ù /

conjunction

  1. another word for while while while while while
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of whilst1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English whilest, equivalent to whiles + excrescent -t as in amongst, amidst
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of whilst1

C13: from whiles + -t as in amidst
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The levy is in line with that charged on products from a range of other countries, including Turkey and Singapore, whilst other trading partners have been hit with a higher rate, with the European Union facing a tariff of 20%.

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There is an existing Made in Britain trademark available to manufacturers, whilst a number of large supermarkets already have dedicated "Buy British" sections on their websites following a campaign by the previous Tory government.

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"We are committed to ensuring art is for everyone, everywhere and the generosity of the Pérez family ensures that great art remains accessible to all, whilst also enriching our national collection."

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Westminster council said it would "continue seeking a balance between minimising nuisance to our residents and businesses whilst ensuring performers can continue to add to the vibrant heritage of street entertainment in Westminster that has been loved by many for decades".

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Whilst her Tory colleague Gareth Davies said that the tax sends a message to those thinking of booking a holiday "that Wales is closed for business and tourists are not welcome".

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