in transit

idiom

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

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While most neighborhoods are accessible through the city’s famously speedy bullet train system, staying in the outskirts could mean more time spent in transit than out sightseeing. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025 Accessories are the key to looking polished in transit, and the quickest way to elevate your ensemble is with a structured tote like the Lovevook Laptop Bag, made with durable, scratch-resistant faux leather with plenty of convenient storage compartments—including one designed for your computer. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025 Keep your car clean and your dog safe in transit. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 One of the bowls cracked in transit! R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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