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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

So if you’re stuck, consider picking up shifts at a local bar, restaurant, hotel or retailer in the meantime to put money in your pocket and avoid gaps in your résumé.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In the meantime, there are grandchildren to dote on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

“She needs help to get better so she can take care of you. In the meantime, you’ll live with another nice family for a few weeks.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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