on the way

phrase

variants or on one's way
: moving along in one's course : in progress

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Clemson looked nothing like that team led by Trevor Lawrence that went undefeated on the way to a third national title. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Curtis had a difficult time rebuilding the staff at her clubs on the way out of the pandemic — accomplishing that only with the help of comics who promoted her efforts on their podcasts. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 As deputies were on the way, they were flagged down by a man who said he had been shot at, according to the sheriff’s office. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 During the season opener at Batavia, Schlenhardt broke through two tackles on the way to a 65-yard touchdown run. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the way

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“On the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20way. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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