meantime

[ UK /mˈiːnta‍ɪm/ ]
[ US /ˈminˌtaɪm/ ]

NOUN

the time between one event, process, or period and another
meanwhile the socialists are running the government

ADVERB

during the intervening time
meanwhile I will not think about the problem
in the meantime the police were notified
meantime he was attentive to his other interests

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How To Use meantime In A Sentence

In the meantime Esco workers will be stuck with a bad deal.
In the meantime, though, he hopes to see more work to bridge this scientific gap. Smithsonian Mag
In the meantime, managing without a steady income is providing a stern test of her financial acumen. Times, Sunday Times
In the meantime, they remain at the mercy of the elements, and on rainy days, their business suffers.
Meantime, the challenges of being Rector of Dundee should not daunt Kelly, with her empathetic skills, campaigning experience and endless enthusiasm.
As already noted, there are plenty of things we can do in the meantime.
In the meantime, I'm trying to keep the organization as flexible as possible.
In the meantime, Mr. Meyer is enjoined from in any way further interfering with the flow of water in the channel from the plaintiffs’ land across his land.
In the meantime, Parkside is being maintained by a crew of former pit men working for a private contractor.
In the meantime, the miserable gits who can't be bothered with the print version will have to do without.

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