in situ

Example Sentences

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He said X-ray examinations had failed to give a clear picture of one of the fuses, which meant it had to be blown in situ.

From BBC • May 1, 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

He also hoped to prove that women with carcinoma in situ needed aggressive treatment, so their cancer didn’t become invasive.

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