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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Even if a one-time shock dissipates, the damage households sustained in the interim can slow their progress for years. —

Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026 At least in the interim, Duke deserves credit for finding ways to win despite some of its defensive deficiencies. —

Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026 The former couple also agreed that Baiul will not have to pay child support, and neither will pay spousal support in the interim. —

Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026 More is on the way, with a new rights deal with Major League Baseball that will give NBC games to show on Sunday nights in the interim between its NBA and NFL deals. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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