in transit

phrase

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

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After looping around the moon, the critters spent a few more days in transit for the trip home. Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026 But Clegg said the scale of an international event like the Olympics provides a unique opportunity for interest in transit. Rose Evans september 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026 For fashion, that work is most directly relevant to polybags and other flexible packaging used to protect apparel in transit. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Hanna also experienced tragedy, when one of her horses died in transit. Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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