in training

phrase

: being trained
She's in training to be an astronaut.

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There are still questions about the Jets’ depth after their backups allowed several would-be sacks during the preseason and in training camp practices. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Otherwise, the other five have been locks since early in training camp. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The backup tackles for the Cowboys did not perform well in training camp and preseason, leaving the team searching the trade market for a reliable placement. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 Pole had played with the second team in training camp, and received snaps with the first team over the summer. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in training

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“In training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20training. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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