mean time

Example Sentences

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In his closing arguments, former President Donald Trump's lead attorney warned the jury that a conviction could mean time behind bars.

From Salon • May 31, 2024

In the mean time, the Dart has been replaced by a bus service.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

"It reinforces the need for the president to get up here or to get McCarthy down there to meet with him, one way or the other. I mean, time is a-wasting."

From Reuters • May 2, 2023

In the mean time, they pay no rent, and their mother, father, and I are covering their car notes.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2023

Do-overs mean time, and everyone in business knows that time is money.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina