on the way
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Also, on one's way . In the process of coming, going, or traveling; also, about to come. For example, The mail plane is on the way , or She is on her way out the door , or Winter is on the way .
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On the route of a journey, as in I met him on the way to town , or We ran into them on the way . [c. a.d. 1000]
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on the way to ; well on the way to . On the point of experiencing or achieving, as in James is on the way to becoming a full professor , or Nancy is well on her way to a nervous breakdown . [Late 1800s] Also see on the way out .
Example Sentences
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“Europe, I’m on the way to entertain! Athens, Greece. Get Ready For An All Out Exhibition. This summer will be a legendary battle.”
From Los Angeles Times
Having believed they had booked a lounge where they could eat breakfast after check-in, they ended up having to grab food at the services on the way back to Leicester.
From BBC
Most are apoplectic with their board and split on the way to voice that anger.
From BBC
The other was a Senegalese man who died on the way to hospital, media reported.
From Barron's
According to Dorsey, only more change related to AI capabilities is on the way.
From BBC
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