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Better ways to say “During the time that”
Four words for "while."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"While" is shorter and clearer in almost every context. "During the time that" accumulates over the course of a document until the whole thing reads slowly.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
During the time that the migration is running, expect slower reads.
After
While the migration runs, expect slower reads.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01While neutral
default replacement
While the migration runs, reads slow.
- 02As neutral
simultaneous action
As the migration runs, reads slow.
- 03During neutral
before a noun
During migration, reads slow.
- 04When neutral
specific moment
When the migration runs, reads slow.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
If "while" would fit, use it. It almost always fits.