underway

Example Sentences

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For nearly two days, the White House avoided press questions about the downed fighter jet, presumably to shut down any discussion of the rescue mission that was underway.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The then-CEO of Chrysler, Chris Feuell, said a compact car priced below $30,000 was underway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Discussions regarding financial options -- which could take the form of immediate loans -- were "underway," but were not expected to conclude for "a number of weeks."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Officials say there have been no confirmed reports of similar incidents nearby and that an investigation is underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

On the North Carolina College campus in the southeastern part of Durham, where the spring semester was just underway, students compared class assignments and reading lists.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson