the pipeline

noun

: the system for developing and producing something
the next wave of products to come down the pipeline
Newer treatments for the disease are in the pipeline.

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For both the terminals and the pipeline, the authority hosted a series of follow-up meetings with prospective participants to collect technical feedback, validate market assumptions and refine the documentation supporting the selection process. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026 As the stockpile of surplus nets in the Netherlands and Denmark is depleted, Pot is looking elsewhere to keep the pipeline going. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026 This was the vision that Ohtani had when crafting this deal, hoping to add not just his own talents but free up the pipeline for the Dodgers to keep spending around him. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026 To stay competitive, Kleiner will need every partner plugged into the pipeline of game-changing startups and visionary founders. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the pipeline

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“The pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pipeline. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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