How to use "until" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "until" in popular movie and book plots

  • Higgins completely ignores Eliza until he mislays his slippers.  - My Fair Lady
  • He was also in charge of the Wehrmacht penal system, and controlled the development of Wehrmacht armaments until January 1945.  - Heinrich Himmler
  • The adjournment of Parliament gave them, they thought, until February 1605 to finalise their plans.  - Gunpowder Plot
  • Alton narrates that Glen is torn between the idea of being honest with Barbara before their wedding, or waiting until after.  - Glen or Glenda
  • Scarlett goes to the mill to keep Ashley there until party time, a rare opportunity for her to see him alone.  - Gone with the Wind (novel)
  • Daenerys' storyline is isolated from the others until A Dance with Dragons.  - A Song of Ice and Fire
  • He finally destroys the Super X and continues its rampage, until Hayashida uses the homing device to distract it.  - The Return of Godzilla
  • Elin explains that she often adds too much chocolate until her milk is nearly black.  - Show Me Love (film)
  • Anjou himself did not arrive in England until the end of August, but his ambassadors were already in England.  - Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford
  • Maggie refuses to leave him, and stands defiantly in the middle of the road, shooting at the Duke's car until he runs her down, killing her.  - Escape from New York
  • Tisdall is grilled all night by Scotland Yard detectives until he faints.  - Young and Innocent
  • Kate and the stranger stalk each other through the museum until they finally wind up outside, where Kate joins him in a taxi.  - Dressed to Kill (1980 film)
  • She arranges to leave her daughter with Laura and her father until she can return in three months.  - Carmilla
  • As he tries to stop Fay, the inmates mingle with the townspeople, until no one can guess who is who.  - Anyone Can Whistle
  • dr Rieux consults his colleague, dr Castel, about the illness until they come to the conclusion that a plague is sweeping the town.  - The Plague
  • Despite his injuries, Boxer continues working harder and harder, until he collapses while working on the windmill.  - Animal Farm

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