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Synonyms

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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Epoch-making, however, is a work in progress, with its ups and downs.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

These decisions are very much a work in progress.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Their divide is far more soluble than that of the underlying conflict in the Middle East, but bridging it still remains a work in progress.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

The deal revolved around the creation of a Disney games and entertainment universe interoperating with “Fortnite,” which is still in progress despite layoffs at Epic Games this year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

I had attended but a few meetings before I realized that a bitter factional fight was in progress between two groups of members of the club.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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