in the making
idiom
: in the process of being made
The film was three years in the making.
She has a talent for spotting problems in the making.
We were watching history in the making.
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Years in the making, a high-profile historic building along Kansas City’s streetcar line is getting an upgrade.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
His hands stood as a testament to a moment months in the making.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
From Proenza Schouler, the black and white striped clutch made an impression; and at Altuzarra, the heavy-hardware belts feel like a wardrobe staple in the making.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
White says the abandonment was impulsive but also years in the making.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
His hands stood as a testament to a moment months in the making.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
From Proenza Schouler, the black and white striped clutch made an impression; and at Altuzarra, the heavy-hardware belts feel like a wardrobe staple in the making.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
White says the abandonment was impulsive but also years in the making.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
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“In the making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20making. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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