in the process

phrase

: while doing something
He scored the goal but was injured in the process.

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Farooq is in the process of onboarding brands and mills to the platform. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 But Leclerc stayed out for several laps, aggravating Hamilton in the process. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 Hmeimin served as a hub for Syrian warplanes that repeatedly bombed anti-Assad opposition groups, killing several civilians and destroying large parts of Syria’s infrastructure, including hospitals and medical facilities, in the process. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Newton allowed Jahdae Walker to get open behind him, nearly falling over in the process for a 36-yard reception. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the process

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“In the process.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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