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Discover LudwigThe phrase "awhile during" is not correct and does not work in written English.
You cannot use it as it combines two terms that do not fit together logically.
Example: "I will stay awhile during the meeting." (This would be incorrect.)
Alternatives: "for a while" or "for a short time".
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For awhile during the winter, people said they were the only senators who were really talking across the aisle.
Need to skip out for awhile during a telecast?
Stand up once in awhile during the flight to stretch your legs to avoid leg cramps.
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Mr. Bass has been short Japan for awhile, and during that time he seems to have perfected the sound bite.
Getting through the traffic circle at LAX can take your driver awhile, especially during peak holiday times.
She noted that "during Gustav, most citizens evacuated and didn't come back for awhile," and when they returned, power was on for the most part.
Betty Henderson, 67, acknowledges that it took her awhile to warm up to the idea of singing during a movie.
He has not had to throw during a game, and it will take awhile to learn the steps around the bag.
He wasn't feeling well during the race, so he rode for awhile in a car.
Be patient during negotiations; this LOI process may go for awhile until the landlord and you can come to an agreement.
It took awhile for Obama to get specific about his healthcare reform plan during the Democratic primary campaign.
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