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Recent Examples of in gear
And the offense got it in gear.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
The smooth, if slow, progression reflects a market back in gear after running rough in November, with rotation among sectors supporting the tape and suppressing volatility, the S & P 500 Volatility Index bleeding toward 15 for the first time in almost six weeks.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
But the defense held, Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice and Kareem Hunt put the offense in gear and the Chiefs rallied for a 23-20 overtime victory at Arrowhead in a game that may have saved their season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
Founder Shane Hudella says since its founding in 2009, the United Heroes League has given out more than $30 million in gear, trips and experience to military kids and their families.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
What happened to kick you in gear like that, and then stay in that gear?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
At one point, officials considered the concept of loading in gear by lifting it up and over the stadium rim.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The ball crew, which numbers about 300 in total, is decked out in gear from Polo Ralph Lauren, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the Open’s official outfitter.
—Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This is in gear with McConnell’s observations.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
The smooth, if slow, progression reflects a market back in gear after running rough in November, with rotation among sectors supporting the tape and suppressing volatility, the S & P 500 Volatility Index bleeding toward 15 for the first time in almost six weeks.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
But the defense held, Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice and Kareem Hunt put the offense in gear and the Chiefs rallied for a 23-20 overtime victory at Arrowhead in a game that may have saved their season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
Founder Shane Hudella says since its founding in 2009, the United Heroes League has given out more than $30 million in gear, trips and experience to military kids and their families.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
What happened to kick you in gear like that, and then stay in that gear?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
At one point, officials considered the concept of loading in gear by lifting it up and over the stadium rim.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The ball crew, which numbers about 300 in total, is decked out in gear from Polo Ralph Lauren, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the Open’s official outfitter.
—Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This is in gear with McConnell’s observations.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
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“In gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20gear. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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