in the making
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: in the process of being made
The film was three years in the making.
She has a talent for spotting problems in the making.
We were watching history in the making.
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The Hurricanes’ gentleman’s sweep of the Devils in this year’s first round set up a rematch that is years in the making: The Capitals, back on top as the Metropolitan Division’s best team, will face Carolina in the second round.
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Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 3 May 2025
One of the most compelling offerings this week is the cross-generational collaboration between 2 Chainz and the legendary Isley Brothers, a fusion of hip-hop and soul decades in the making.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 May 2025
The epic celebration 20 seasons in the making, is hosted by Terry Crews.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The release of the caterpillars, which glow under UV light, has been years in the making.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
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Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 3 May 2025
One of the most compelling offerings this week is the cross-generational collaboration between 2 Chainz and the legendary Isley Brothers, a fusion of hip-hop and soul decades in the making.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 May 2025
The epic celebration 20 seasons in the making, is hosted by Terry Crews.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The release of the caterpillars, which glow under UV light, has been years in the making.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
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“In the making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20making. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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