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Whil'st yet her leafe was greene, and fresh her rinde,
Daphnaïda (excerpt) 1919
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Whil'st tongue, heart, harp are tuned up with speed,
Davids Hainous Sinne, Heartie Repentance, Heavie Punishment. 1608-1661 1869
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Whil'st I was examining and considering the curious _Mechanism_ of the wings, I observ'd that under the wings of most kind of Flies, Bees, &c.
Micrographia Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries Thereupon Robert Hooke 1669
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2471: Whil'st that Lauinia tweene her stumps doth hold:
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2160: Whil'st that my wretchednesse doth bait my selfe,
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2994: Whil'st I propose the selfe-same words to thee,
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2709: Whil'st thou ly'st warme at home, secure and safe,
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2150: Whil'st your great Goodnesse, out of holy pitty,
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2385: Whil'st he, from one side to the other turning,
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2784: Whil'st my grosse flesh sinkes downward, heere to dye.
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