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in situ

[in sahy-too, -tyoo, see-, in sit-oo] / ɪn ˈsaɪ tu, -tyu, ˈsi-, ɪn ˈsɪt u /
ADJECTIVE
sitting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
situated
WEAK
sedentary
Antonyms
WEAK
standing

Example Sentences

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"So we're going to blow it in situ."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

An inital attempt to remove the device's detonator failed, French media reports, prompting authorities to destroy the historic munition in situ with a controlled explosion.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

There are other conditions highlighted that need to be in situ at this point for a stock market rally to develop.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

The team expects progress in the near future, especially as in situ resource use becomes increasingly important for long duration missions to the Moon and Mars.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

In 1951, most doctors in the field believed that invasive carcinoma was deadly, and carcinoma in situ wasn’t.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot