in the making

Example Sentences

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For Fred Pescatore, a 64-year-old physician from New York City, the decision to leave the U.S. has been years in the making.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Katherine, you’ve talked to nurses and medical professionals in the making of “The Pitt,” but you were also a patient during your breast cancer journey, interacting with them a lot from the other side.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

His speech to the Economic Club of New York tacitly acknowledged that his push to reduce Canada’s economic reliance on the U.S. is a project years in the making.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

His first turn behind the camera is a project 20 years in the making, based on an idea which started out as a homework project for his daughter.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

By contrast, everything about Marcus screamed superstar in the making, from his red Jordans, gray jeans, and leather jacket to his all-AP class schedule to his talent on the court.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan