in the process

idiom

: while doing something
He scored the goal but was injured in the process.

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The entire complex has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards and is in the process of obtaining WELL and LEED certifications. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025 And the Broncos pulled some tricks out of the bag in the process, allowing for a lot of big plays. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025 The latter outlet, an NBC affiliate, reported that two bullets came through the window of his bedroom, shattering it in the process. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 Follow our steps to clean the trash can liner, eliminating germs and the stink in the process. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the process

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“In the process.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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