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town for a while vs town for awhile

Both "town for a while" and "town for awhile" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Town for a while" is used when referring to staying in a town for a period of time, while "town for awhile" is used when indicating a temporary stay in a town. The difference lies in the spelling of "awhile" as one word or two separate words.

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town for a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate staying in a town for a period of time.

Examples:

I lived in that town for a while before moving to the city.
Let's stay in this town for a while and explore the surroundings.

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Linda and I have been out of town for a while and we're kind of itching to get back.
I'm taking Diana out of town for a while.
Jeremy's going to be leaving town for a while.
I got to leave town for a while.
We had to leave town for a while.
I'm leaving town for a while.
I'm thinking maybe I should leave town for a while.
Take them out of town for a while.
But we've been in town for a while.
Just get out of town for a while.
I told him that you were out of town for a while.
Turns out Edward Munte's been reserving rooms all over town for a while.
He ditches town for a while, comes back and declares us open for business.
He ditches town for a while, comes back and declares us open for business.
Took her out of town for a while.
Look... I'm out of town for a while.
I'm leaving town for a while, but I do look forward to continuing our conversation.
She should be in sleepy town for a while now.
Should at least get you out of town for a while.
Mr. Flowers' visit really frightened her, so we thought it best if she left town for a while.

Alternatives:

town for some time
town for a period
town for a bit
town for a longer period
town for a short time

town for awhile

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a temporary stay in a town.

Examples:

We're just passing through, so we'll be in town for awhile.
I need to stop in town for awhile to pick up some supplies.

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You show a real gift with my specialty, I'm going to be staying in town for awhile.
He was policeman in Shimane for awhile.
Mom... don't contact the Director for awhile.
Brian "The Butcher" Quinn, for awhile.
We could be here for awhile.
Maybe it will get everyone off my back for awhile.
The fish feed us for awhile, then meat becomes scarce.
- My mother used to do that for awhile.
- We should be okay for awhile.
Let's hope she stays that way for awhile.
He was into me for awhile but...
It's been sitting out for awhile.
So I'll be keeping pretty busy for awhile.
We taught English in Japan for awhile.
I've just been in prison for awhile.
Went to Spain for awhile and over to Portugal.
OK, I need to keep it elevated for awhile.
Might have been left here alone for awhile.
He just needs to get away for awhile.
I turned into you for awhile.

Alternatives:

town for a short time
town temporarily
town briefly
town for a short period
town for a limited time

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