in place
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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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A spokesperson for Tesco said they had a "robust set of technical and operational measures" in place to prevent and deal with card tampering.
From BBC
The publisher said it took employee wellbeing "extremely seriously" with "processes in place for reporting and investigating concerns".
From BBC
Indeed, even if the clinic wins its case this week and can remain in place, its opponents are undeterred, Pastor Dickson tells the BBC.
From BBC
"Although protesters caused unacceptable disruption, appropriate measures were in place to enable the event to continue and to protect the speaker and attendees," they said.
From BBC
Might this series have turned out differently had Travis Head not been promoted to open in place of the injured Khawaja for the second innings of the first Test in Perth?
From BBC
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