in the works
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Other upgrades to the park are also in the works, including an iron fence that would encircle the green space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He said at that time that a sandwich intended to compete with Popeye’s was in the works, with “a very large hand-breaded chicken breast” that he suggested outdid rival sandwiches in size.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
After a complicated history, a Lyme vaccine is in the works, recently completing Phase 3 human trials.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
A more user-friendly version is currently in the works.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“He’s got a big record deal in the works for me.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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