Can awhile be used after a preposition?: Usage Guide
Although considered a solecism by many commentators, awhile, like several other adverbs of time and place, is often used as the object of a preposition.
… would be generous enough to let me explore their world for awhile.
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David Yeadon
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Examples of awhile in a Sentence
I'm going to sit and rest awhile.
The rumor had been around awhile.
Recent Examples on the Web
While results will start pouring in when the polls close, the outcome of any race may not be clear for awhile.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
After awhile, crocodile Cassius, the world’s largest crocodile in captivity, recently died at an Australian wildlife sanctuary.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Movies in black and white and stories from Bob Costas get old after awhile.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Game 4 was close for awhile as Margarita led 12-10 before stretching its margin to 14-10, 18-11, 19-12, 20-13, and 24-14, before winning 25-16.
—Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 23 Oct. 2024
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Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
After awhile, crocodile Cassius, the world’s largest crocodile in captivity, recently died at an Australian wildlife sanctuary.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Movies in black and white and stories from Bob Costas get old after awhile.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Game 4 was close for awhile as Margarita led 12-10 before stretching its margin to 14-10, 18-11, 19-12, 20-13, and 24-14, before winning 25-16.
—Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Awhile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awhile. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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awhile
adverb
ə-ˈhwī(ə)l 
ə-ˈwī(ə)l
: for a while : for a short time
sit and rest awhile
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