in the wind

phrase

: about to happen : astir, afoot
change is in the wind

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To find the smell that got lost in the wind, the fly must have a goal—a memory of what to search for. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026 Flags sagged in the rain and translucent ponchos billowed in the wind, but the sound of bagpipes and a booming sousaphone kept the crowd moving. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 The flag of Iran flutters in the wind outside of the IAEA headquarters. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 As her long brown hair blew in in the wind, Lopez smiled at the camera, offering up a peek at her birthday ensemble. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the wind

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“In the wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20wind. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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