while there's still time

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

So, while there's still time, let's take a moment to celebrate the essence of that which is no more … Until their sudden split in 2011, Sonic Youth seemed to be the standard bearers of eternal life in indie rock.

"The topic turned to the issue of Lockerbie, and the seniormost official in the room said, 'Well, let's hope Qaddafi deals with it while there's still time.' There was no ambiguity in what he meant, but just in case someone didn't get it, he said it twice".

While there's still time to get the building across the line, Lewis's hope for a grand LEED-certified opening has vanished.

"Get Out While There's Still Time," says a Texas ad on the website of Crain's Chicago Business that features an emergency exit door.

Three conferences get their playoffs under way this weekend, but let's take a moment to appreciate one last regular season matchup while there's still time.

So if you hadn't been anticipating everyone from CBS to the Lifetime Network to be weighing in on Martin's trial, it's probably best that you gear up now while there's still time to brace yourself.

The letter, organised by the Australian National University climatologist Andrew Glikson, calls on the federal government to make "meaningful reductions of Australia's peak carbon emissions and coal exports, while there is still time".

Washington should utilize China's considerable leverage by launching a new joint effort with Beijing and Seoul to curb North Korea's advanced weapons programs through diplomatic means while there is still time to do so.

As you buckle up for your commute to or from work, you can flip open your phone for a live cam's-eye view of the traffic you are about to encounter, while there is still time to take an alternate route.

But his bosses must be tempted to cut him while there is still time.

I'm trying to get the facts right while there is still time.