in the process

idiom

: while doing something
He scored the goal but was injured in the process.

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New technologies allow the cleansing of structured and unstructured data without as much investment, but some organizations can still struggle with the volume of information that needs to be sifted to make a meaningful dent in the process. Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process. Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 For almost a century, the Orange Bowl has demonstrated the power of sport as a contested space, as white boosters and Black players used the bowl to promote the city—redefining the game in the process. Kate Aguilar / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025 Giving each other veto power, for example can help build a sense of ownership in the process, even if there is some initial disappointment. Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in the process 

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“In the process.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20process. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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