in gear

Example Sentences

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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

Now, sure, sure, Johnson may “run” the House, and no doubt his patient approach in dealing with competing factions of windbags kept the process in gear.

From Slate • May 24, 2025

It was not going to be a contact practice, but it was another step towards helping Leonard get his game back in gear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Devin Booker scored 20 points, Kevin Durant added 18 and sixth man Eric Gordon had 15 for the Suns, who again failed to get their high-octane offense in gear.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

She started the car, put it in gear, and pulled out of the library parking lot.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner