in motion

phrase

1
: moving sense 1
a busy person who's always in motion
2
American football, of an offensive player : running parallel to the line of scrimmage before the snap

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The site is open and ready to welcome campers from Friday, though plans are already in motion to enhance the facilities through 2027. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 But the one person who really set the whole endeavour in motion was Lenain’s beloved uncle Farid, a gay and HIV-positive man who passed away in 2013. Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 The last day on Earth depicted through living oil paintings animated by dense, textured brushstrokes in motion, exploring human emotion. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 July 2026 Reps spend more time revisiting deals, adjusting strategy and trying to push forward opportunities that are already in motion. Jeff Winters, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in motion

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“In motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20motion. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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