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meantime

[meen-tahym] / ˈminˌtaɪm /




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In the meantime, he explained, prices will likely remain elevated, but not in an unprecedented way.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

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, 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

In the meantime, Baker was there to tell a few stories and put everyone in his hometown at ease, as he did for decades as one of baseball’s most acclaimed managers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In the meantime, I’ll devote all my extra free time to help him launch his business, just like he says I promised I would.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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