in the process

idiom

: while doing something
He scored the goal but was injured in the process.

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Luca would go on to reverse-engineer them by tracking down the Italian firms responsible for their original manufacture, launching an eyewear business of his own in the process. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2025 Here’s a quick look at how household finances are becoming increasingly frayed: The Covid-19 pandemic upended the US economy — but in the process, some Americans were able to swiftly pay down their debt and sock away money in savings. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 June 2025 Instead, Vancouver embarrassed itself on a big stage – while also humiliating MLS and disappointing the 800 or so traveling supporters in the process. Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 June 2025 At this stage in the process, the time is ripe for new disruption. Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the process

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“In the process.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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