meantime

Example Sentences

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In the meantime, the US and UK will be rotating their existing nuclear-powered submarines through Australia, and in the 2030s Australia will buy secondhand nuclear submarines from the US.

From BBC • May 30, 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

In the meantime, officials have stressed that they are trying to keep the chemical inside the damaged tank at the aerospace facility as cool as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Bogdan's coalition says it hopes in the meantime to cover the official banners about beautifying the city with "artworks reflecting the diversity of the park's community."

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In the meantime, the Tokyo District Court issued an injunction to stay the deportation order on the grounds that a passport violation was not an extraditable offense.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady