Battle of the moguls. 'Awhile' versus 'a while.' Crittador.
Battle of the moguls. 'Awhile' versus 'a while.' Crittador.  
Podcast: Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.
Published On: Tue Feb 17 2026
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