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meanwhile

[meen-hwahyl, -wahyl] / ˈminˌʰwaɪl, -ˌwaɪl /


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Supporters of Khan, meanwhile, argue that the investigation failed to substantiate the allegations against him.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Preferred investments, meanwhile, are made directly to the asset manager itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Cordeiro, meanwhile, has gone on to become a senior advisor to Infantino while Gulati is a senior advisor to the New York-New Jersey host committee, which is responsible for July’s World Cup final.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Kim, meanwhile, wants Chinese protection - without Chinese control.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I, meanwhile, lived for the shelter of home—for the sense of completeness I felt each night with Sasha and Malia tucked into their beds and the dishwasher humming in the kitchen.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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