in progress
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In Germany, a country once known for precision, punctuality and trains that run on time, that is a work in progress.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
He remains convinced that his aggressive style of play and so-called vertical football will "work anywhere", even if this team is clearly still a work in progress at such an early stage of his reign.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
I’d appreciate guidance on balancing emotional maturity, timing and confidence — especially in your early 20s when your finances and identity still feel like works in progress.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
European antitrust regulations would pose a challenge to any merger, and Boujnah said there are no talks between the companies currently in progress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The play was still in progress, and Houseman heard the actors’ voices on the stage below.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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