insofar as vs while

insofar as

• to the extent that 

while

• Although. 

• As long as. 

• Until. 

• During the same time that. 

• Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity. 

• Until. 

• an uncertain long period of time 

• an uncertain short moment 

• An uncertain duration of time, a period of time. 

• To pass (time) idly. 

• To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.