all the while

Frequency: 7.916.3 per million words

During the whole time that something is happening.

whilePHRASES

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Examples (10)

  • The bird hopped across the lawn, keeping a sharp lookout all the while.
  • She pretended not to notice, but she was listening intently all the while.
  • He smiled and nodded, though all the while he was thinking about how to escape.
  • The children played happily in the garden, their mother watching them all the while.
  • We thought he was helping us, but he was secretly undermining our efforts all the while.
  • She worked tirelessly on the project, feeling a growing sense of accomplishment all the while.
  • The storm raged outside, and all the while we huddled together for warmth.
  • He acted calm and composed, but his heart was pounding all the while.
  • The company claimed to be transparent, yet all the while they were hiding crucial information.
  • I tried to concentrate on my book, but the noise from next door was distracting me all the while.