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in condition

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  1. Also,; in shape. Physically fit; also, in a state of readiness. For example, I've got to get in condition before the next road race, or This project's in good shape now, or Is this report in shape to show to the president? The first expression dates from the late 1700s; the use of shape for “a state of health or repair” dates from the mid-1800s. The antonyms of these expressions, out of condition and out of shape, date from the mid-1800s. For example, Their stock was out of condition and not suitable for selling, or I'm so out of shape that I can barely run a mile.


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And although Lando's had a few seasons in F1 now, he's not had multiple seasons in condition to be a championship contender.

From BBC Dec. 7, 2025

This support is designed to help producers move past an outbreak, get their farms back in condition for restocking and get back into business as soon as possible.

From Salon Nov. 19, 2022

Laboratory experiments have demonstrated that the abiotic synthesis of organic molecules in condition similar to those of early Earth is possible.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

It was from Hrytsiv with a dire subject-heading: “ICU — critical change in condition of Lilia’s health.”

From New York Times May 3, 2022

We were not in condition for this kind of race.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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