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
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
We’re not sure what to do about the tenants in the meantime.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Rather than fear an AI-cyber apocalypse in the meantime, Prof Woodward says, "it's a case of 'keep calm and fix stuff'".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
A new tire had been ordered, but in the meantime Roy’s bike sat idle in the garage.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
