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in progress

Idioms  

  1. Going on, under way, happening, as in She's got another book in progress, or The game was already in progress when I tuned in. [c. 1600]

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In progress reports to Robart, Bobb praised the department’s efforts; he declared in April 2017 that police had made dramatic progress in curbing excessive force, which he called “a singular and foundational milestone.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2021

In progress: This aerial photo shows the progress being made on the “Star Wars” area of Disneyland.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2016

In progress is a novel: Theodora, the All-Gifted.

From Time Magazine Archive

In progress is Quinn's Book, another novel in the Albany cycle.

From Time Magazine Archive

In progress towards the goal, nature will have to be consulted continuously.

From God the Invisible King by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

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