in place
Idioms-
In the appropriate or usual position or order. For example, With everything in place, she started the slide show . [Mid-1500s] Also see put someone in his or her place .
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In the same spot, without advancing or retreating, as in While marching in place, the band played six more numbers .
Example Sentences
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Make sure there’s an inflation rider — inflation over 30 years could erode the value of your policy if you don’t have one in place — and that the policy covers dementia.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Shelter-in-place orders for several areas were lifted around 10:30 a.m., but remained in place for one zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
One of the few who stayed in place was Pete Golding, Kiffin’s former defensive coordinator, who has been struggling to escape his old boss’s shadow ever since.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Home Office also confirmed that funding for the Opal team is in place until March 2028.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
He started to say something, then noticed that Phillip had frozen in place and was staring at something behind Jack.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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