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meantime

[meen-tahym] / ˈminˌtaɪm /




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Meantime, a screwworm parasite has restricted imports of Mexican cattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Meantime, the law acts as an invisible tax on the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Meantime, increase oil production in the U.S. and Venezuela to mitigate the oil shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Meantime, Indiana is trying to bait the Bears to lumber over the state border and set up a den in the city of Hammond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Meantime, Francis’ mind fastened on a more amusing topic until, the meal over, he remembered that he had to rush to a 2:30 appointment.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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