Sentence examples for while idle from inspiring English sources

March 30: While idle, the Capitals clinch their 10th playoff berth in 11 seasons and fourth straight under Trotz.

In the post-lunch lull, a few women stopped in for quick waxing sessions, while idle hairstylists colored and cut one another's hair.

If your cellphone loses its battery charge too quickly while idle in your pocket, part of the problem may be that your pocket is too warm.

My DVD player was drawing 26 watts while idle, and my audio system — which I rarely turned off — was using 47 watts.

There are plenty such parties and voters, feeling hard done by, resentment of elites and immigrants, fearful that they will pick up the bill while idle Greeks sit in cafes.

Taken in this spirit, Leader's book throws up many fascinating observations about the ways in which "keeping our hands busy has always been a central human activity" while idle ones have been condemned as the tools of Satan.

While idling, electric automobiles neither draw power nor produce emissions.

AUDI Some Q7s may not deliver enough heat to passengers while idling.

Some states have banned or significantly limited the use of electronic devices while operating a vehicle, even while idling.

Besides, what a treat for the driver to have a little Maupassant in his ear while idling.

You'll be able to watch the sporting action on while idling on the grassy slopes, should you desire.