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meantime

[meen-tahym] / ˈminˌtaɪm /




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In the meantime, as spouses, the two of you can hold power of attorney for each other.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

In the meantime, police were exploring other avenues, other suspects, hitting dead ends and trawling through mountains of CCTV.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In the meantime, there are grandchildren to dote on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Knicks haven’t made the NBA Finals in 27 years, suffering 17 losing seasons in the meantime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“I’ll have to try again tomorrow. In the meantime, I can show you my other work, if you’d like.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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