in transit

idiom

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

Examples of in transit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The spokesperson said Mexican exports from the western state of Michoacan have not been blocked, and avocados and mangos already in transit would not be affected by the suspension of inspections. Lizbeth Diaz and Caroline Stauffer, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024 There was also only one homicide victim in transit in 2023 by the same date. Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2024 In Why People Use Luggage Locks Everyone wants to make sure their belongings stay safe while in transit. Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024 The spacecraft uses helium to pressurize the service module's propulsion system when in transit to and from the space station. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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