in transition

phrase

: undergoing changes
The company is in transition as it adapts to the new management team.

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Wilson rocked the stanchion with a ferocious dunk in transition in the fourth quarter, only to have his next attempt at a full-court sprint smacked away by Jamal Shead, leading to a Leonard 3-pointer on the other end. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Pushing the ball in transition, George made contact with Detroit guard Duncan Robinson before dramatically collapsing to the floor in an Oscar-worthy attempt to bait a whistle. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Trailing a play in transition during the third quarter, Kessler saw Doncic methodically probing the lane. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 On the first play of the third quarter, Wagner stole the ball from Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu and scored with ease in transition. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in transition

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“In transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20transition. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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