in development

idiom

: in the process of being prepared, developed, or completed

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This acceleration could advance progress in development and manufacturing of high-tech aviation propulsion systems. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025 More than 6,000 housing units are in development as a result. Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025 The untitled series was first reported to be in development at the broadcaster in January, with the writers’ room indicating that CBS has enough faith in the project to continue the process as part of their year-round development strategy. Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025 Pine Gate also has over 130 projects in development, which would have over 30 gigawatts of capacity if completed. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in development

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“In development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20development. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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