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in the meantime

ADVERB
during the intervening time
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Laforteza thanked her fans for being “patient, understanding, and always showing me so much love,” and said she’d be joining Katseye fans, aka “eyekons,” in cheering on the group in the meantime.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

But in the meantime, many feel strengthening oversight overall is vital if development continues at its same, frenzied pace.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Blanche would remain acting attorney general in the meantime, Trump said, calling him a "star" with the potential to become one of the greatest holders of the office.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

But in the meantime, federal funding agencies will continue their ban on dangerous gain-of-function research.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

“Okay. Then, yeah. Cool. But in the meantime, here.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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