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in progress

Idioms  
  1. Going on, under way, happening, as in She's got another book in progress, or The game was already in progress when I tuned in. [c. 1600]


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I’d appreciate guidance on balancing emotional maturity, timing and confidence — especially in your early 20s when your finances and identity still feel like works in progress.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

The result of an extensive investigation by “Frontline” and the Associated Press, “Scammed” is a multi-pronged exposé—a horror story in progress, a cautionary tale, and the kind of news you can use.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Our reporters, critics and staffers are on the ground at TIFF’s 2026 edition now in progress, taking in all the highlights.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Saving and archiving AI chat transcripts across platforms can create a searchable snapshot of a user’s work in progress and thinking process.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

At noon I hurried to the spot and found that the parade was already in progress.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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