in the process

idiom

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

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Build out your trophy case, progress through the levels, and unlock valuable items in the process. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 The facility, the Oklahoma Forensic Center, is in the process of adding a new wing with 80 new beds. Sierra Pfeifer, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026 Though Amazon was previously UPS' largest customer, the two companies are in the process of gliding down operations together. Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026 According to Southwest, Choice and Basic ticket holders may board earlier in the process on some flights. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.

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