in transition

idiom

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

Examples of in transition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Advertisement Davis scored 32 points but got beat in transition defense. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024 James is also mindful of Jokic’s pedal-to-the-medal energy in transition, an element that might be overlooked in his game. Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024 The Warriors fumbled away five turnovers, several of which were unforced, and were a step slow in transition. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024 Back down the floor in transition, fellow reserve guard Roxane Makolo flipped a pass to Otto on the wing, lingering wide-open beyond the arc. Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 18 Mar. 2024 Thank you for your loving support of all who are in transition in this way. Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024 There were smooth pull-up jumpers, driving layups, floaters, pull-up threes in transition and assists out of pick-and-rolls. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024 Those things include displaying good athleticism in transition, a high basketball IQ, strong character and a willingness to be an on-ball defender. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024 Elite switch one-through-five guy, but also great as a push man in transition. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024

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“In transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20transition. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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