in use

phrase

: being used
All of the computers are currently in use.

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Thanks to this mild microclimate, Lake Garda became the most northerly place in Europe to commercially produce lemons in the 18th century, with conservatories still in use on the western shore in towns like Limone sul Garda. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Meanwhile, when not in use, the tablet's screensaver can act as a photo album, displaying images that are easily transferred via Bluetooth. — New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Slightly curved planks are strung together with a water-resistant rope to create a flexible form that’s easily draped over the edge of a bathtub when not in use. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 The vehicles are in use by the Army’s 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions. — Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in use

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“In use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20use. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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