in transit

phrase

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

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In fact, there are two sets of banners for each country, so while one set is being used during a game, the other set is already in transit to the next potential venue. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 However, some did complain about the company's free shipping minimum and had issues with their orders being lost in transit. Jamela Adam, USA Today, 3 July 2026 This includes encryption at rest and in transit, strict access controls, segregation of duties and continuous monitoring. Mohamed Lazzouni, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026 Squad began investigating after a series of thefts involving packages stolen while in transit from the company's Hialeah distribution center. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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