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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, my fiancée is miserable in her current job.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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

In the meantime, she was free to go back home.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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