Examples of 'were under way' in a sentence

Meaning of "were under way"

This phrase indicates that something was already happening or in progress. It implies that an action, event, or process was already underway or had started

How to use "were under way" in a sentence

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were under way
Investigations were under way to prosecute such crimes.
Further discussions on that issue were under way.
Ratification campaigns were under way in a number of countries.
Various criminal justice reforms were under way.
Efforts were under way to computerize the civil registry.
Discussions towards this end were under way.
Other initiatives were under way to ensure operational support.
Some interesting pilot projects were under way.
Consultations were under way on that question.
Leadership programmes for women were under way.
Several initiatives were under way to facilitate access to justice.
Complete planning and preparations were under way.
Major efforts were under way to modernize places of detention.
Preparations for the midterm review were under way.
I thought once we were under way you would enjoy it.

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Negotiations with potential turbine suppliers were under way.
Discussions were under way on a trial prior to general implementation.
Two corruption inquiries were under way at the time.
We were under way at first light again.
Final preparations were under way yesterday.
The authorities replied that investigations were under way.
Negotiations were under way on the redeployment of the land.
Other similar projects were under way.
Developmental efforts were under way to link competencies to developmental plans.
A number of pilot projects were under way.
Efforts were under way to improve the birth registration rate.
Further criminal investigations were under way.
Discussions were under way about raising the minimum age.
Two ad hoc inquiries were under way.
Discussions were under way and strict time frames were being established.
Comprehensive police reforms were under way.
Reforms were under way to strengthen the independence of the judiciary.
Registration operations with a view to return were under way.
He indicated that efforts were under way to draft a civil code.
Already the mighty lines of my opus were under way.
Preparations were under way forreconstituting a directorate for agricultural statistics.
Negotiations on a successor convention were under way.
Efforts were under way to promote the participation of women in political life.
Consultations on the matter were under way.
Education campaigns were under way to encourage parents to register their children.
Intense efforts to correct that situation were under way.
Efforts were under way to airdrop food aid supplies to the area.
Microsoft promised that improvements were under way.
Efforts were under way in the community to teach alternative methods of discipline.
Three separate protests were under way.
Consultations were under way in that respect with the competent authorities.
Several projects were under way.
Efforts were under way to respond appropriately to the lack of public information.
Campaigns against alcoholism were under way at the local level.
Efforts to define elements for such a mechanism were under way.

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