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in the meantime

ADVERB
during the intervening time
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Here is a signal to watch for in the meantime: See if the term “funding gap” returns to the market’s vernacular.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

The World Health Organization has in the meantime recommended the implementation of a phase three clinical trial using the Ervebo vaccine deployed against the Zaire strain.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

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

He’s been just serving as the designated hitter in the meantime, while managing lingering inflammation and soreness in his left knee, primarily aggravated by pitching.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

And yes, if they have babies one day, those babies will have awesome singing voices, but in the meantime: WHAT?

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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