in train

phrase

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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But city leaders responded to Zarutska’s death by beefing up the security in train cars. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Even now, his image is on lampposts and bus stops, in train stations and on the side of bins. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Of course, Durkheim was not writing about soccer supporters in train stations, but the concept applies here as well. — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026 The potential cuts would not take effect until 2027, initially beginning with the elimination of weekend services and a reduction in train frequency. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in train

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“In train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20train. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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