in training

phrase

: being trained
She's in training to be an astronaut.

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Some staff have a deep knowledge of the menu, wine, and products, while others seem to still be in training. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026 Together with the nets and portable jammers seen in training, these displays show a broad search for defensive options. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requires that an OB-GYN in training must log a minimum of 360 direct deliveries. — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Simmons, the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick in 2025, experienced a bulging, herniated disk in training camp and hasn’t appeared in a game yet this season. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in training

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“In training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20training. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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