the works
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The Semi and the Roadster have been in the works for years, suffering repeated delays since they were both introduced to investors by Musk as concepts in November 2017.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Ahead of the Chelsea deal, a spokesperson for Walter had said the billionaire didn’t initiate the transaction, which had been in the works for some time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Another new rule in the works would let them apply to ban drone flights near their property, an FAA official said, although only Congress can grant authority to shoot down aircraft, manned or not.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Since 2009, treated effluent has been tested under an "operator self-monitoring" scheme, with unannounced checks carried out by teams operating separately from those running the works.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
We had access to many unremembered mysteries and detective novels and all the works of Daphne du Maurier, but litde more.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
