in development

phrase

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

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At a recent public hearing, the Army Corps presented its comprehensive flood protection plan, which is still in development and includes voluntary buyouts. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 The company now has more than 25 scripted and unscripted projects in development with the likes of Netflix, Disney’s Onyx, MGM and Lionsgate, and with partners including Prologue and Futurific. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 First-generation semi-solid packs deliver 300 Wh/kg, while a second-generation version currently in development targets 360 Wh/kg. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 Kingdom Network also has further projects from Asia in development, each grounded in a specific local culture. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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