English example sentences with "while"

Learn how to use while in a English sentence. Over 100 hand-picked examples.

Seriously though, episode 21 made me almost cry while laughing.

Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

I read a book while eating.

I have to do laundry while it's still sunny.

While eating a pizza he was annoying his sister.

He learned the news while reading the newspaper.

She's got a fair complexion while her brother is very dark.

You should have told him about it while he was here.

You are working too hard. Take it easy for a while.

You had better not smoke while on duty.

While I accept what you say, I still think I'm right.

While I see what you say, I can't accept your offer.

While I understand what you say, I can't agree with you.

I'll take over your duties while you are away from Japan.

Who took care of the dog while you were away?

From the look of the sky I'm afraid the rain won't let up for a while.

It is a shameful fact that, while there are lands where people suffer from hunger, within Japan there are many households and restaurants where much food is thrown away.

Our house was robbed while we were away.

I ran into a friend while walking in Ginza.

While employed at the bank, he taught economics at college.

Please refrain from smoking, while the non-smoking signs are on.

Don't smoke while you are on duty.

It is no use trying to separate the sheep from the goats while in a state of madness.

He acted as a guide while I was staying in Kyoto.

While I was playing video games in the living room, Mom asked me if I would go shopping with her.

While we were on holiday, a neighbor took care of our cat.

Would you look after my children while I am away on vacation?

I had my purse and commutation ticket stolen while I was sleeping on the train.

I fell asleep while studying at my desk.

It is foolish of you to build a castle in the air while forgetting to drive in pilings for its foundation.

They found out truth while examining a pile of relevant documents.

It was an advantage having learned Chinese while I was in school.

Read as many books as you can while you are a student.

While crossing the street on my way to school, I met with an accident.

While I was going to school, I was caught in a shower.

No matter how busy he was while living abroad, he never failed to write home to his parents at least once a week.

He met his friend while bathing in the sea.

We were cut off while talking on the telephone.

We agreed to refrain from smoking while we are at work.

We talked to each other for a while.

We kept track of all our expenses while we were in Australia.

It took quite a while to sort out all our luggage.

Warm yourself while the fire burns.

My wife often rings me up, while she travels abroad.

I'd send my kid out on his own for a while if I were you. A few hard knocks at this point might do him some good.

What would you like to do while you're here?

Let's eat while the food is warm.

Lie down and rest for a while.

It's a lot of fun making people laugh while giving a speech.

Don't speak to him while he is driving.

Passengers shall not converse with the driver while the bus is in motion.

Fasten your seat belts while you are driving.

Don't speak to the driver while he is driving.

For a while, I was really into cola- drinking it every day.

While we hate force, we recognize the need for law and order.

Our policies and systems are getting outdated and need revising, but to try to swap horses while crossing a stream might be dangerous.

I may have nothing now, but I shall always have something to remember, while you have no memories at all.

While in London, she studied English.

He went to see her while she stayed in London.

Lisa, keep an eye on my suitcase while I buy our train tickets.

While listening to the radio, I fell asleep.

I fell asleep while listening to the radio.

I'd like to be left alone for a while, if you don't mind.

While traveling in Europe, I was pickpocketed on a train.

I hear he met with some kind of misfortune while he was in Europe.

While in Europe, she visited Rome.

Last night my house was robbed while I was still awake.

I am wondering if you would like to go and see Kabuki with me while staying in Japan.

You may as well wait for a while. It'll clear up soon.

Why don't you stay a little while?

Mabel loves to chew the fat while playing bridge.

Mary and John quarreled, but made up after a while.

You can't just lounge around like that while everybody else is so busy.

We all held our breath while we watched it.

Dr. Miller wants you to wait for a while.

Mick killed time by reading a magazine while waiting for his date.

I should sell it while it still runs.

I don't know my address yet, I'm going to stay with my friend for a while.

He suddenly hung up the phone while I was speaking.

Sit down and take it easy for a while.

I had him come while I was still in bed.

Beth has a strong habit of interrupting people while they are talking.

Blackie makes a lot of noise while he eats.

While swimming in the pool, she lost her locker key.

Peter, Nancy will be ready in while.

I sprained my finger while playing volleyball.

While staying in Paris, I happened to meet him.

I met him while I was staying in Paris.

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

While waiting for the bus, I was caught in a shower.

While I was waiting for the bus, I saw a traffic accident.

We had to wait a little while for a bus.

While getting off the bus, she heard her name called.

I had a slight accident while trekking in Nepal.

Hold still a moment while I fix your tie.

Thank you for your kind assistance while I was in New York.

Do not interfere with Tom while he is reading.

Don't interfere with Tom while he is reading.

By the way, did you have any spare time to go sightseeing while you were there?

Once in a while, she is late for school.

I hear from him once in a while.

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