in the process

phrase

: while doing something
He scored the goal but was injured in the process.

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After hitting an all-time high of 7,621 just a month ago, the S&P 500 has gone on wild swings, losing about 2% in the process. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026 At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 Collaborative activities like team sports make exercise feel easier and build relationships in the process. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Those living near the tracks were notified to vacate the property two days earlier and were in the process of moving their belongings to Waldie Plaza, said Gardner. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the process

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“In the process.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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