in the interim

phrase

: 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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Still plenty of uncertainty around this name, but having old CEO Dev Ittycheria back in the interim is a calming force. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Avoid applying for any new accounts in the interim, and don’t underestimate the impact of making on-time payments. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026 Given the uncertainty surrounding Emmanwori’s status, Smith might be asked to fill his shoes in the interim. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Trailing the 2010s trilogy by long enough that a genuine pandemic happened in the interim, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stays within the continuity of those movies while introducing new characters and a further-future setting. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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