Example sentences of "[vb mod] [conj] away " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fine , yah , we 'll while away the odd moment . |
| 2 | At the cab rank they went to the shelter , where drivers could while away the night hours in warmth and obtain food . |
| 3 | Let's while away the hours swapping stories . |
| 4 | Wealthy families would while away their days at the baths being massaged with aromatic oils by the unfortunate eunuch slave whose sole function in life was to knead and pummel his master . |
| 5 | Sheila Hancock was in that film too , as was Nanette Newman , both of whom told me how Ken would while away his time discussing the medical advances of which apparently the medical staff in the picture were not aware . |
| 6 | He is now a forgotten man who will while away his twilight years alone and insecure in an alien land , longing to return to Russia.The KGB has not been slow to remind its senior intelligence personnel of the isolated lifestyle that awaits them in the West should they be tempted to defect , pointing out the benefits of enjoying a relatively luxurious and secure existence in Russia . |
| 7 | I now look forward to the summer when I will while away many happy hours watching them and admiring the plants . |
| 8 | The centre of the town is pedestrian only , and before even considering the walks in the hills , one can while away many hours just exploring Seefeld 's many shops and cafes . |
| 9 | Or a hidden rose-scented bower where you can while away an hour or two in peace and seclusion . |