in the interim

idiom

: at or during the same time : meanwhile
The regulations are scheduled to go into effect next winter, and in the interim, we'll be working hard to make all of the appropriate changes.

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The lawsuit says Ewing was fired from the foundation on Oct. 31, and that Argia Beristain was appointed to replace him in the interim. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2025 She was put on leave and has since resigned, with City Attorney Michael Haas serving as clerk in the interim. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025 As a result, the economy could experience a soft patch in the interim, which may already be showing up in housing, business investment and consumption data. Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Sean Duffy got another title to add to his LinkedIn: Trump has named Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to lead NASA in the interim. 👋 AND FINALLY… To take a brief break from the madness, enjoy watching this dog’s spa day. Cate Martel, The Hill, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the interim

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“In the interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20interim. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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