on the way

phrase

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

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Everyone’s back, including Marvel, so more trailers are on the way. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 July 2026 The company has a few dozen spots in Washington, California, Colorado, Texas and beyond, with several more on the way. Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 All in all, the journey took 15 days − 11-and-a-half on the way up and four on the way down. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 23 July 2026 Much, however, can go awry on the way to the NFL’s biggest showcase. Los Angeles Times, 23 July 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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