in development

idiom

: in the process of being prepared, developed, or completed

Examples of in development in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film earned the actress her first Golden Globe Nomination, and 2022 it was announced that a sequel, based on author Tom Perrotta’s novel Tracy Flick Can’t Win, was in development with Witherspoon slated to reprise her role. John Russell, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley wrote the script for the project, which is described as being in development. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024 The company, whose headquarters is in East Lansing, has more than 350 stores across the United States, with more than 140 more in development. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024 The report urged greater regulation and ethical guidelines as AI projects move forward in development. David Swindle, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in development 

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“In development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20development. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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