in use

idiom

: being used
All of the computers are currently in use.

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One possible pricing scheme, not in use today would be a combination price, such as a low ($5) flat reservation fee (or even free) for a typical charge of up to 40 kWh (around 160 miles) with reasonable per-kWh fees above that to recover costs on large battery cars. Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 When the system is in use, the AI gives each cow a score between 0 and 100: Any cow scored at over 50 is deemed to be lame, and worthy of a checkup by the farmer, who accesses the data on his herd through a web app. Chris Stokel-Walker, Fortune, 26 June 2025 The two billion units operating worldwide are responsible for 7% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Program—a figure that is expected to double by 2030 and triple by 2050, when more than five billion units are projected to be in use. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 June 2025 Always use a pool cover when the pool is not in use, and keep the pool in the shade to reduce algae growth and evaporation. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in use

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“In use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20use. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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