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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Chris: The manager has only been in place for a few weeks, but I am already concerned with what I've seen.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He said that other policies that help hold down Part D costs remain in place and that seniors should be able to find lower premiums if they switch plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Shortening the ballot-curing window, Alexander said, would probably require a broader discussion with election stakeholders and is contingent on there being broad voter access to electronic signature-curing options, which are not in place yet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
‘We have robust processes in place for finding big winners and letting them run. We are also good at cutting when we see early signs of fatigue.’
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
A little apart from them, an old woman was heading arrows: slotting needle-fine flakes of flint into the shafts, then gluing them in place with a paste of pine.blood and beeswax.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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