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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Around 2 million barrels a day of separate OPEC+ production cuts introduced in 2022 will remain in place through the end of 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Domenicali said contingency plans were in place should the war still be ongoing, he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The force said 1,700 people were in attendance and an operation was put in place to support public safety and minimise disruption.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The grants run on an annual basis, and once a contract is in place, organizations can begin submitting invoices to be reimbursed for services such as rental assistance and emergency shelter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
I can’t remember if I put the floorboard back in place.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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