in the process

phrase

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

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Evaluate online reputation management firms early in the process. Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 One year ago, Seth Rogen stood on the Emmys stage accepting the Outstanding Comedy Series award and, in the process, set the Emmy record for most wins by a comedy in a single year with 13. Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 But in the summer United signed 18 -year-old Tynan Thompson from Tottenham Hotspur, and are in the process of finalising 16-year-old Isaac Konde’s move from Liverpool, two left wingers — Gabriel’s best position. Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 But, over the award show’s 75-plus-year tenure, there have been a handful of celebs who bravely bared all—and delivered unforgettable looks in the process. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2026.

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