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meanwhile

[meen-hwahyl, -wahyl] / ˈminˌʰwaɪl, -ˌwaɪl /


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About a quarter, meanwhile, said “live life to the fullest,” “be true to yourself” and “be kind to others.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Lopez Aliaga meanwhile refused to recognize the results.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The country's defence ministry meanwhile said it would "firmly confront any attempts to undermine the country's security".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Fleming, meanwhile, hasn’t had much to spend, and has always been somewhat of a gadfly going back to his years in the House of Representatives.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

The wolf meanwhile moved up alongside May, then stopped and closed his eyes.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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