in transit

idiom

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

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Accessories are the key to looking polished in transit, and the quickest way to elevate your ensemble is with a structured tote like the Lovevook Laptop Bag, made with durable, scratch-resistant faux leather with plenty of convenient storage compartments—including one designed for your computer. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025 Keep your car clean and your dog safe in transit. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 One of the bowls cracked in transit! R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025 That means a large portion of the day is spent in transit, often with an early start and a late return. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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