in the process of (doing something)
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: working on (doing something) that takes a certain amount of time to do
I am in the process of buying a new car/house.
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California is in the process of making my dream come true.
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
One was pristine-looking and in the process of being auctioned at Heritage (the last sale was $2,000 for one with similar eye appeal).
—The Athletic Collectibles Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Other than painting and teaching art to local children, Faduma is in the process of setting up a local artistic center and community hub NGO, where refugees alongside locals can learn new skills and put on exhibitions and performances.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
These spiral galaxies are in the process of colliding and will eventually merge completely.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2025
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
One was pristine-looking and in the process of being auctioned at Heritage (the last sale was $2,000 for one with similar eye appeal).
—The Athletic Collectibles Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Other than painting and teaching art to local children, Faduma is in the process of setting up a local artistic center and community hub NGO, where refugees alongside locals can learn new skills and put on exhibitions and performances.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
These spiral galaxies are in the process of colliding and will eventually merge completely.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the process of (doing something)
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“In the process of (doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process%20of%20%28doing%20something%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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