in the meantime
Example Sentences
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In practical terms, the government wanted permission to keep building while it tries to persuade the Supreme Court to hear the case, with the lower court’s injunction put on hold in the meantime.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
But as Riley considers how far he’s come these past five years and how far USC has come in the meantime, the metaphor is just as meaningful to USC’s coach as the cityscape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"I'm gonna take the time to recalibrate, fine-tune things & whatnot. So fear not, I'll be back, & in the meantime I'll be rooting for my teammates near & far."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
We’re not sure what to do about the tenants in the meantime.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
“I’ve never been to China myself—born and raised here in California—but I’d love to go someday, and in the meantime I’m keen to collect pieces from there. So many centuries of history and culture!”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
