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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In the intervening period, Aston Martin, as Newey put it, "overhauled how we work", improved organisation, put in place different systems, and rethought the car.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Given the measures Chipotle put in place, we are not concerned about Chipotle, but it is possible that the outbreak is ongoing if the contaminated food item is being served elsewhere.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Santa Monica already has deals in place to host hospitality houses for several countries in 2028, including France and Switzerland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
It has put in place an amber health warning for four regions, including London, warning of increased risk to those over 65 years old or with pre-existing health conditions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
But even with those safety measures in place, the amount of water being stored at Fukushima Daiichi would balloon to more than 320 million gallons by 2020.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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