in situ
adverb or adjective
in si·tu
(ˌ)in-ˈsī-(ˌ)tü 
-ˈsi-,
-(ˌ)tyü
also -ˈsē-,
-(ˌ)chü
: in the natural or original position or place
an in situ cancer confined to the breast duct
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While Horner and Verstappen remain in situ, Red Bull has lost one of its stars as Adrian Newey left after 19 years to join Aston Martin in a deal worth around $40m a season.
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Dan Cancian, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Ice would be a critical resource for future astronauts, if it can be extracted, because it can be turned into drinking water, air and even rocket fuel, providing in situ resources that otherwise would have to be carried up from Earth.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
There have been occasions when supporters worried which division Everton would be in by the time the stadium was completed, but with results improving under manager David Moyes, new owners in situ and the ground almost ready to open, everyone can start to look forward with optimism.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Minimalist designer De Sarno was in situ for less than two years, after replacing Alessandro Michele, whose maximalist designs defined the brand over previous years.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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Dan Cancian, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Ice would be a critical resource for future astronauts, if it can be extracted, because it can be turned into drinking water, air and even rocket fuel, providing in situ resources that otherwise would have to be carried up from Earth.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
There have been occasions when supporters worried which division Everton would be in by the time the stadium was completed, but with results improving under manager David Moyes, new owners in situ and the ground almost ready to open, everyone can start to look forward with optimism.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Minimalist designer De Sarno was in situ for less than two years, after replacing Alessandro Michele, whose maximalist designs defined the brand over previous years.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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“In situ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20situ. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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in situ
adverb or adjective
in si·tu
(ˈ)in-ˈsī-t(y)ü
-ˈsi-
: in the natural or original position
the cancer cells remained in situ
Etymology
Latin, "in position"
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