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Intervening

Ih-ntur-VEE-nihng

/ˌɪntɜːrˈviːnɪŋ/

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intervening

Dictionary meaning

Occurring or falling between events or points in time.

Examples

  • So much had happened during the intervening years.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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