in gear
Example Sentences
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He said firefighters were working in gear designed to protect them from external heat, as well as coping with the scorching temperatures of the blaze itself.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Wall Street seemed unconvinced the used-car retailer’s turnaround is in gear even as the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The man put it in gear and floored it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
So Garcia put his SUV in gear and sped over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2025
The man nodded at me and put the truck in gear, and we lurched into motion.
From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart
