in transit

phrase

: in the process of being transported
Some of the goods were lost in transit.

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This causes both planets to tug on one another, producing a measurable shift in transit timings as the planets pass in front of their host stars. Chris Young july 30, Refractor, 30 July 2026 Under Catalan tax law, the charge applies when a cruise ship makes a port call while a passenger is in transit. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Atlassian Service Collection supports multi-factor authentication and encrypts both data at rest and in transit. John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 According to the company, metals shipped directly to customers are fully insured while in transit. Javier Simon, USA Today, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in transit

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

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