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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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While while

Would I be able to come and stay with you for a little while while they are away on holiday?

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Yes. It is something that people might naturally say, but which doesn't look fantastic written down, because the "while while" is noticeable. g.

  • Yes.
  • It is something that people might naturally say, but which doesn't look fantastic written down, because the "while while" is noticeable.
  • g.
  • by saying "a few days" instead of "a little while".
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Yes. It is something that people might naturally say, but which doesn't look fantastic written down, because the "while while" is noticeable. A comma between the "while"s might help, or you could rephrase it, e.g. by saying "a few days" instead of "a little while".

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