in the works

phrase

: in process of preparation, development, or completion

The director's new movie is already in the works.

Plans are in the works for building three new schools in the area.

Examples of in the works in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The housing project, which was billed as a four-story, 22-unit residential condominium development, has been in the works since at least 2017, but appears to have stalled several years ago. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

This expansion by the Sweet Rings franchise business and partner Ausaf Masud has been a long time coming — it’s been in the works since at least 2019. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Stories like this will form the basis of a documentary about Love’s life that’s been in the works for several years, and is finally rolling. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2026

Any update on the company’s multiyear Springboard growth initiative, such as long-term supply deals with hyperscalers or negotiations in the works, will no doubt be viewed positively by the Street. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for in the works

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