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when

conj. & modif.

At what time?
how soon?, how long ago?, in what period?, just when?, at which instant?
Whenever
if, at any time, at the moment that, just as soon as, in the event that, on the condition that; see also if.
During
at the same time that, immediately upon, just as, just after, at, while, meanwhile; see also during.

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When she glanced at him, he was eyeing her, a wry smile twisting his lips.
As always, he had been there when she needed him.
That served another purpose when the conversation turned to the possibility of another child.
In business transactions Alex was frugal with his money, but when it came to his family, he was generous.
He had climbed many a tree when he was a boy.

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