in gear
Example Sentences
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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
So, Thursday’s practice was a good start for the Lakers to get back in gear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Like most dealership mechanics, he had to buy his own equipment, frequenting “tool trucks” to finance thousands of dollars in gear on payment plans up to $200 a week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
The highest extractable concentrations of brominated flame retardants were found in gear marketed as non-PFAS treated, particularly within the moisture barrier.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 18, 2025
Rashid disappeared behind a tree, and Frankie put the car in gear and drove away.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
