in development

idiom

: in the process of being prepared, developed, or completed

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Cavill’s reappearance coincided with reports that a standalone Superman sequel for him was finally in development with the studio soliciting pitches from writers. Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025 This addictive romantasy series is also in development as a TV show. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, a Call of Duty film is in development. Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025 The plan is then to build momentum for a full commercial stage run and for a film adaptation, which is already in development with producers Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman’s Brownstone Productions. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in development

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“In development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20development. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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