in the process

idiom

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

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For now, Boring Company is in the process of expanding its tunnel system and fleet of human drivers—currently working on an underground road to the Las Vegas airport. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025 An emotional Huda was selected by Ace and Nic, who criticized her and Jeremiah for their lack of effort in getting to know other people early in the process. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025 Dementia is isolating enough without losing your friends in the process. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 The school is in the process of becoming accredited and has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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