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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Riyadh has diverted oil back through Hormuz during the pipeline closure. — Spencer Kimball,justina Lee, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 The kingdom shut the pipeline earlier this month after attacks damaged infrastructure in the Riyadh and Medina regions. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026 Thankfully, the pipeline editor is highly intuitive, with options to edit the default pipeline or create a custom one. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Despite the lack of a nomination, experts believe Ford will be a strong contender next year with new vehicles in the pipeline, including an all-electric pickup. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 18 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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