in development

idiom

: in the process of being prepared, developed, or completed

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These cuts would cut off money for at least 41 missions, including 19 already in space and many more far along in development. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025 Cillian Murphy isn’t taking up the mantle as Voldemort in the Harry Potterseries currently in development at HBO. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2025 In exchange for their monthly dues of between $12 and $20, Guild members gain access to the full content machine, reviewing projects in development and occasionally being able to screen rough cuts. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025 While their use has been limited to high-profile events, several new interceptor drones are in development and expected to be fielded soon. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in development

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“In development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20development. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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