In the pipeline means being planned or prepared: a new edition of the walking guide is in the pipeline. It's more than a dream, but it hasn't launched yet. Have something in the pipeline means have it planned: the museum has two evening events in the pipeline.
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something is in the pipeline; have something in the pipeline
- The museum has two evening events in the pipeline for next spring.
- A new edition of the walking guide is in the pipeline.
- We have several ideas in the pipeline, but only one has a confirmed start date.
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First versionWe have two new exhibitions in the pipelines for next year.
RevisionWe have two new exhibitions in the pipeline for next year.
There are two projects, so the plural feels right: in the pipelines. But the pipeline here is one shared process that all the projects pass through: two exhibitions in the pipeline.
Up and running means already launched and working. On the back burner means put aside. Just around the corner means very soon; in the pipeline doesn't promise any date.
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The project is still being prepared: We have a new workshop ___ the pipeline.
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in — The project is still being prepared, so it's in the pipeline. There's no version with on.
Describe an event or project that's being prepared right now and what's already known about it, using in the pipeline.
We have a neighbourhood photo exhibition in the pipeline and are choosing a venue this week.
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