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Discover LudwigThe phrase "while they were talking" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to two or more people interacting verbally. For example, "The couple fought over the issue while they were talking."
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All the while they were talking to each other.
While they were talking the author pulled up a bass.
She fixed the tutors, while they were talking, with a steady, critical, attentive gaze.
Ray was aware that while they were talking to him they were eying Shelby.
His wife was present, and interrupted them while they were talking.
(In his memoir, Kyle wrote about telling his son to look at him in the eye while they were talking).
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Some Democrats were so resistant that the Senate had to recess while they were talked into giving their support.
While they were talked down by the camp authorities and told to remain patient, nothing has changed.
And they do this while they are talking a full load of other classes.
Sui picks up one of the yellow cherries while they're talking.
"The Russians say let's talk… While they are talking they are bombing and they are supporting Assad.
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