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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The market could lose 120 million barrels if the pipeline is closed for a month, said Matt Smith, director of commodity research at Kpler. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Don’t expect this player to garner major minutes, but Bird knows the importance of bringing a young player into the fold early to keep the pipeline healthy and allow the team’s culture to blossom. Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Regional officials said Monday that the pipeline will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The average price of a gallon of gas could rise between 25 cents and 50 cents over the coming weeks as a result of the pipeline closure, Krishnamoorti said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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