in transit

idiom

: in the process of being transported
Some of the goods were lost in transit.

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Additionally, data from Verisk CargoNet reveals that the New York City metropolitan area has become a hotbed for criminal groups looking to misdirect shipments while in transit, with states like California, Florida and Texas also serving as a catalyst for cargo thefts. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025 And by far the most important product for a coffee lover in transit is a thermos. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025 But package theft and tampering are real problems—in transit and at the manufacturing level. PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025 City leaders say the town contributed more than $17 million this fiscal year, but some argued the town is not receiving equal value in transit services. Erin Jones, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in transit

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“In transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20transit. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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