on the way

phrase

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

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Print out every word a child hears on the way to mastering language and the stack stands about as tall as a house. — Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The Broncos hope help is on the way with rookie RB Jonas Coleman (ankle) set to return from injured reserve next week. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Hit the light switch, the thermostat, the remote and the door handle on the way in. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Six books have been published so far with a seventh on the way. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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