on the way

phrase

variants or on one's way
: moving along in one's course : in progress

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There was a dip in quality, if not drama, last time out compared to the 2024-25 campaign, which saw Leeds United and Burnley rack up 100 points apiece on the way to automatic promotion. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Terry drives him home on an exclusive secret road between Beverly Hills and the Valley (the only other people who Terry knows have the gate code are Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty) but pulls over to a scenic viewpoint on the way. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 It's seen changes over the years, and there are more on the way. — T.j. Anthony, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Thankfully, Smart has been much luckier — with seven Emmys and counting, plus an eighth very likely on the way. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the way

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“On the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20way. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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