underway
Example Sentences
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An investigation is underway to establish what happened and any possible motive.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
His announcement came as prom season was underway.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
She said "immediate action" to contain and eradicate the parasite that has raised fears over the beef supply was underway.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Detailed testing is still underway, but the material resembles malachite, a copper-rich mineral that can be processed to produce copper.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
But she could see that a search was underway.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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