in use

idiom

: being used
All of the computers are currently in use.

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This is the oldest of the capabilities, having been in use for decades. Lucas Persona, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 However, the current models have been in use since the 1990s and replacements are due. William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025 The spot was once a major hub of South Florida’s commercial fishing industry, and today those same marinas and fishing fleets remain in use to provide fresh seafood to local restaurants. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025 Pixie is based on the story of Pamela Colman Smith, a British artist, illustrator and occultist who is best known for drawing the tarot cards that are still in use by millions today. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in use

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“In use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20use. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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