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Discover LudwigThe phrase "and while we were speaking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something occurred simultaneously with a conversation or discussion.
Example: "And while we were speaking, the lights suddenly went out."
Alternatives: "and as we talked" or "and during our conversation".
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And "while we were speaking and panting for it, with a thrust that required all the heart's strength, we brushed against it slightly".
We started discussing the kind of table she was looking for, and while we were speaking, I took a look at her company's Web site.
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While we were speaking, another supporter wandered over, weeping, and began to pound on a parked car.
While we were speaking, my other two students, Anna Poyhonen and Alisdair Hinton, both 20, were standing to one side and chatting intently.
While we were speaking, Barigye had a short, contentious exchange with a Shabaab caller.
Caprysha happens to call while we're speaking, and I ask Matthews how she's doing now.
As adults, if we are encouraged to look continuously at a listener while we are speaking, our speech becomes disjointed, less fluent and may finally become derailed (Beattie, 1981).
You've got to believe me – while we're speaking, people are spying on teen girls.
While we are speaking, a 16-year old from the Scotland Green estate comes in to ask about football training.
While we're speaking, a man named Luke interrupts us.
While we're speaking of material things, note that OWS is not a theological movement per se.
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