in the process of (doing something)

idiom

: working on (doing something) that takes a certain amount of time to do
I am in the process of buying a new car/house.

Examples of in the process of (doing something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Ridland Group is in the process of advancing plans for the water quality project, Siegel said. Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 17 May 2024 In addition, according to a letter obtained by Billboard, Sony Music is in the process of reaching out to hundreds of companies developing generative AI tech, as well as streaming services, to drive home this message directly. Elias Leight, Billboard, 16 May 2024 The couple were in the process of finalizing their divorce. Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024 Padfield said there are roughly 60 shareholder proposals currently in the process of being discussed or voted on with companies around the country. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 2024 Tonka had been in the process of being moved to an elephant sanctuary alongside the two other elephants in his herd, but his sudden decline in health forced the animal care team to reconsider. Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024 In fact, according to a report from Bloomberg, Tango Gameworks was in the process of pitching a sequel to Hi-Fi Rush before it got shut down. Ash Parrish, The Verge, 8 May 2024 Speculation surrounding the circumstances of Mica's death began circulating on social media, particularly because Mica was in the process of formally separating from her husband. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 8 May 2024 Carroll said police were still in the process of removing tents from the area, and the department would maintain a presence in the area. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024

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“In the process of (doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process%20of%20%28doing%20something%29. Accessed 22 May. 2024.

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