en route
adverb or adjective
än-ˈrüt 
äⁿ(n)-ˈrüt
äⁿ(n)-ˈrüt
en-,
in-,
-ˈrau̇t
: on or along the way
he reads en route
arrived early despite en route delays
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People driving to the Kenny Chesney or SZA concerts should allot substantial extra time to account for potential traffic en route to their parking spots.
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
And with one fiery ejection, two rock-on rockstar hands raised to the Coliseum crowd, and a number of fist bumps with sympathetic fans en route to the clubhouse, McCann is on his way to joining a long list of A’s whose passion endeared themselves to the team’s fans.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
Awards 20 years ago at the Emmys: That time two mobsters shook hands on stage
May 29, 2024
Stritch had the audience in stitches, putting on a performance en route to her acceptance speech and on the stage itself.
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
The Seton Hall signee anchored a defense that conceded just eight goals en route to the Eagles’ first state title.
—Nicky Wolcott, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
And with one fiery ejection, two rock-on rockstar hands raised to the Coliseum crowd, and a number of fist bumps with sympathetic fans en route to the clubhouse, McCann is on his way to joining a long list of A’s whose passion endeared themselves to the team’s fans.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
Awards 20 years ago at the Emmys: That time two mobsters shook hands on stage
May 29, 2024
Stritch had the audience in stitches, putting on a performance en route to her acceptance speech and on the stage itself.
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
The Seton Hall signee anchored a defense that conceded just eight goals en route to the Eagles’ first state title.
—Nicky Wolcott, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
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“En route.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20route. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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