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Meanwhile

/mˈiˌnwaɪl/
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(noun) The time between two events.

Meanwhile, the foolish uncle was sitting in the living room.
Meanwhile, a new year began.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She was busy preparing the dinner ____, her husband was setting the table in the dining room.

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