Sentence examples for while declining from inspiring English sources

The nation's homicide rate, while declining, is among the worst.

While declining to comment further, Higgins acknowledged that travel could take a physical and mental toll.

While declining to provide specifics, the owners said the renovation cost less than $400,000.

Throughout the late 20th century, farms and ranches increased in acreage while declining in number.

Still, Mr. Seban, while declining to go into details, said adequate precautions had been taken.

The White House, while declining to address Mr. Bernanke's remarks specifically, chimed in.

While declining to quantify his stake in RIM, he acknowledged that it is relatively small.

Cashman cited the risk of violating tampering rules while declining to speak specifically about Johnson.

Asked how often he had become violent, he said "a lot" while declining to provide details.

"The taxpayers are getting a steal," declared a retired admiral while declining to disclose his clients.

The murder rate, while declining, is about eight times higher than in the United States.