Word went out that a column of tanks was on its way.

有消息说一队坦克上路了。

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Cassini was on its way to Saturn.

当时卡西尼号是在前往土星的途中。

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The meeting was convened by the service to ask the scientists whether a major earthquake was on its way.

召开这个会议的目的是想咨询科学家们最近是否有大地震将要发生。

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The ship was on its way to Indonesia to deliver its shipment when the accident occurred.

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There was a failed attempt to bomb a plane on its way to Detroit,Michigan,on Christmas Day.

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Ten years ago the rate was almost twice that. Today's rate is six percent, putting Cambodia well on its way to hitting its target.

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Hewlett-Packard (nyse: HWP - news - people) was on its way.

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But if they didn't see their shadow, an early spring was on its way.

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Thus, the Republican Party was on its way to being, basically, the anti-abortion party.

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