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meanwhile

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


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Luis Suarez, meanwhile, boasts the third-highest score ever and, as the Fantasy Football Scout points out, he notched a record 55 attacking returns in 2013-14 despite missing the first five games.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

The board of directors, meanwhile, will have nine members, of which a minority, four, will be supplied by Endeavor.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The Fed rate forecast for 2027, meanwhile, is even hazier.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Riyadh, meanwhile, shut its East-West pipeline at the weekend following drone attacks by the Houthis.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

My father, meanwhile, seemed less than anxious to get the Portia Sue out on the Bay again.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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