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in the meantime

ADVERB
during the intervening time
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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

"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

What if the sheriff sells the menagerie in the meantime?

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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