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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a while then" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a period of time before something happens or to suggest a pause before proceeding.
Example: "I will be back in a while then, so please wait for me."
Alternatives: "a bit later" or "after some time".
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"Of course, everything took a while then.
Stay a while, then leave.
Perhaps wait a while then go.
He was with Salazar for a while, then switched.
We waited a while, then drove to get some coffee.
He wore the splint for a while, then stopped.
Africa bonded us for a while, then things fell apart.
He waited a while, then opened the hatch again.
He stood for a while, then followed him.
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Confusion reigned for a while & then the faculty won out with their plan.
Blow and McQueen were inseparable for a while, then, as his fame increased, less so.
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