out-process
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of out-process
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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A Pentagon official told Fox News on Tuesday that the National Guard saw its high-water mark several days ago, and that there will be a “very steady decline” in the coming days as states "out-process" those National Guard forces on duty.
From Fox News
Graduating seniors, known as “firsties,” would have had to come back at some point to take final exams, pack up their belongings and out-process, some said.
From New York Times
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