the pipeline

noun

: the system for developing and producing something
the next wave of products to come down the pipeline
Newer treatments for the disease are in the pipeline.

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While there are no new EREVs for sale in the U.S., several are in the pipeline. Joe D'allegro, CNBC, 30 May 2025 Montreal has an array of prospects already in the pipeline and is open to moving a pick if it can be used to acquire a more immediate need for the current roster. Chris Johnston, New York Times, 29 May 2025 There is an urgent demand for cybersecurity professionals across industries, and not enough diverse talent in the pipeline. Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 While the line is exclusive to the UK at the moment, Mbaye says a second product is in the pipeline and expanding to the US is what’s up next. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for the pipeline

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“The pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pipeline. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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