in transit

idiom

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

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Being in the heart of Madrid without feeling in transit is one of the project’s quiet luxuries. María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026 His goal is to make the most of the city’s investment in transit. Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026 Both of those incentives would follow one of the larger land-use reforms passed in 2024, House Bill 1313, which required primarily Front Range cities to increase zoning to allow denser building in transit-rich areas. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026 The satin-like fabric and square toe give them an elevated feel, while the durable sole delivers serious cushioning for long days in transit. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.

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