"in the process" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} in the process (not comparable)
  1. As a side effect or byproduct. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: in the process of Translations (Translations): seurauksena (note: as a consequence) (Finnish), sivutuotteena (note: as a byproduct) (Finnish), du même coup (French), w rezultacie (Polish)
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