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In embryo

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in an incipient or undeveloped state; in conception, but not yet executed.
- Swift.

See also: Embryo


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The flame, which had before lain in embryo, now burst forth.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
The usurpers, clothed with the forms of legal authority, can too often crush the opposition in embryo.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
He knew well that Nastasia thoroughly understood him and where to wound him and how, and therefore, as the marriage was still only in embryo, Totski decided to conciliate her by giving it up.
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