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in the process en · ADV

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) As a side effect or byproduct.
    • The oils and gases generated in the process are burnt and the resulting stream is brought back into contact with the feedstock inside the reactor. 1997, H. J. Manuel, W. Dierkes, Recycling of Rubber, →ISBN, page 24:
    • Individuals who engage in these activities do not enjoy making animals suffer; however, they understand that animals will be hurt in the process. 2003, Karel Kurst-Swanger, Jacqueline L. Petcosky, Violence in the Home: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, →ISBN, page 148:
    • It took place inside the stadium, and in front of the watching millions, as Liam Roberts launched an adrenal, wildly dangerous flying challenge into the head of Jean-Philippe Mateta with five minutes gone. In the process, Roberts killed his own continued participation in the game, plus a large portion of the BBC live broadcast, and could conceivably have done the same to Mateta. 2025 January 3, Barney Ronay, “Crystal Palace through after Millwall keeper’s red for head-high tackle on Mateta”, in The Guardian:

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Translations (5)

fi sivutuotteena (Translations) · fi seurauksena (Translations) · pl w rezultacie (Translations) · fr du même coup (Translations) · de dabei (Translations)