in the process of (doing something)
idiom
: working on (doing something) that takes a certain amount of time to do
I am in the process of buying a new car/house.
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Connecticut’s other major electric utility, Eversource, is also in the process of adding a layer of protection to its network of substations.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
These uploads reflect potential flaws in the process of adding music to Digital Service Providers (DSPs).
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
The nonprofit is in the process of acquiring several passenger cars, one of which will be able to accommodate people with disabilities.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Eric is still in the process of responding to the flood of texts and social media messages he’s received this week in the wake of his father’s passing.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
These uploads reflect potential flaws in the process of adding music to Digital Service Providers (DSPs).
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
The nonprofit is in the process of acquiring several passenger cars, one of which will be able to accommodate people with disabilities.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Eric is still in the process of responding to the flood of texts and social media messages he’s received this week in the wake of his father’s passing.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the process of (doing something)
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“In the process of (doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process%20of%20%28doing%20something%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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