en attendant
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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Previously to the appearance of that sequel, however, it may be well to say a few words concerning the fortunes of some of our characters, as it might be en attendant.
From Homeward Bound or, the Chase by Cooper, James Fenimore
As the roads are already very good, we walk and ride perpetually, and amuse ourselves as well as we can, en attendant your brother, who is gone a settlement hunting.
From The History of Emily Montague by Brooke, Frances
Yes, but, en attendant, what are we to do?
From Vera or, The Nihilists by Wilde, Oscar
Count Arco suggested I should take a drive, en attendant les événements, and see the neighborhood.
From In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters by Hegermann-Lindencrone, L. de (Lillie de)
The Persian booty might be good after its kind; but it was far away; and, en attendant, Roman booty was doubtless good after its kind.
From The Caesars by De Quincey, Thomas
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