in progress

phrase

: going on : occurring

Examples of in progress in a Sentence

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Though this project marks BIG’s first in Japan, another is already in progress. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 In January 2025, the band posted studio photos with producer Shawn Everett, confirming new music was in progress without naming a release date. Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The state department of health has been notified, and contact tracing is in progress. Finch Walker, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 One of the adults, later identified as Safrans, was taken to a hospital while CPR was in progress, according to Metro Fire. Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in progress

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in progress was in 1798

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“In progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20progress. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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