the pipeline

noun

: the system for developing and producing something
the next wave of products to come down the pipeline
Newer treatments for the disease are in the pipeline.

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Three major tourism projects, including the Kansas City Chiefs’ $3 billion stadium, a Buc-ee’s travel center and the Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park dubbed Destination KCK are all in the pipeline for the county’s west end. Sofi Zeman july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Fussell has a handful of summer dates in the pipeline before a more extensive run across North America and Europe this fall. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026 While the second quarter featured some extraordinary deals, Goldman struck an upbeat tone on the pipeline of future activity — and that's notable for anyone worried about the sustainability of the performance. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Across the country, medical educators and institutions are beginning to think creatively about how to strengthen the pipeline for future forensic pathologists. Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the pipeline

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“The pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pipeline. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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