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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“Once those alternatives are in place, we lose the leverage.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
However, some Indigenous groups have said they will continue to protest, AFP reported, with roadblocks remaining in place.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Residents in a larger area were told to shelter in place, but that order was lifted later Wednesday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Over time, it can destroy the structures that hold teeth in place, leading to bone loss and reduced attachment between teeth and surrounding tissues.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
He nocked the bow in place and pulled.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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