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in the meantime

ADVERB
during the intervening time
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It will likely take several months before contractors are hired and ready to start collecting on defaulted debt, and much could change in the administration’s approach in the meantime.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

But in the meantime, it looked like Truman’s intervention was working.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

She called on the board’s members to pledge not to run for CEO in the meantime; Barger and her colleagues Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Hilda Solis all said they will honor the pledge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

According to the Times, a committee of independent directors working with outside counsel will lead the review, and Huang will remain CEO in the meantime.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

“They can wait. Their situation wasn’t as pressing as yours was. When the time is right, I’m sure we’ll go back for them, but in the meantime, don’t worry. They’ll live.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken


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