in train
idiom
British, formal
: in an active state or condition
a process that had been in train for decades
A decision has been made and the plans have been set in train.
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By category, apparel revenue decreased 3 percent to $934 million with softness in train, golf and run, while sportswear was flat.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
This has been under discussion and in train for some months.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
This has been under discussion and in train for some months.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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“In train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20train. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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