in development

idiom

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

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That insight helps teams validate digital models earlier in development. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026 His upcoming projects include Marvel Studios’ Punisher Special Presentation and a Tiger Woods biopic in development. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026 Wicha acknowledged the competing interests involved in development. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026 Amazon is also continuing to pursue a big-box format, including a 229,000-square-foot supercenter in development near Chicago. Bloomberg, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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