en route

Example Sentences

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Betts’ viral block is what sealed UCLA’s win over Texas at the Final Four en route to the Bruins’ championship win earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

On Tuesday, Italy denied US aircraft permission to land as they were en route to the Middle East for combat operations.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

There were also shipments en route to Asia when the conflict began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

For several days, the astronauts will conduct additional tests and experiments while en route.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Seized at his factory station, snatched en route to meet Sam at the Drift.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead