in place

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Definition of in placenext
as in static
fixed in a place or position To test heart function, the patient was asked to jog in place for one minute.

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Recent Examples of in place The forecast then becomes uncertain, as one model suggests a stronger system could bring cooler weather and rain, while another keeps the heat in place. — Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Jamal Roberts, getting the start in place of All-America running back Ahmad Hardy, added 47 yards and a touchdown on the ground for the Tigers. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Additionally, despite the Department of Justice’s lawsuit, Connecticut already has a mechanism in place for residents without status. — Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Satterwhite agreed, noting that U-46 has a long history of working with the association and that bringing the Boys and Girls Club into the fold will assist the district care coordination teams already in place. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in place

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“In place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20place. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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