in progress
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But the hyper-talented and charismatic Yamal, 19, is still a work in progress who needs more time to develop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Former England captain Michael Vaughan agreed the team is a "work in progress".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Your daddy is a work in progress, I’m a work in progress,” she sighs.
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
“Most of these are still in progress, but this one is finished.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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