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under way

adjective

Also (of a ship) no longer in port, at anchor, etc.; moving.
no longer at rest, stationary, etc.; in motion; traveling:
We'll put our bags in the car and be under way.
proceeding; in progress:
Plans are under way to sell the company.

under way

adjective

in progress; in operation
the show was under way
nautical in motion

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Behind the scenes work is under way on the Curriculum Reform Cycle – with subjects including maths and English already under review.

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That proposal would have to be approved by both the Planning Inspectorate and the transport secretary before work gets under way.

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A huge manhunt is under way for the militants suspected of carrying out the killings.

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As a conclave gets under way in Rome this week to decide Pope Francis's successor, Palestinians and Israelis will be watching closely to see what the next Pope has to say about their intractable conflict.

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Police have closed the beach and a search is under way for the missing man.

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underway underwear

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