turned in; turning in; turns in
1
: to make an entrance by turning from a road or path
2
: to go to bed
turned in early
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Examples of turn-in in a Sentence
Verb
turned in the banned assault rifle to the police
it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in
Recent Examples on the Web
Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
The latest: Tesla turned in a remarkably strong third quarter Wednesday.
—Hope King, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Head to the picnic area turn-in which is three miles before the Craggy Gardens visitors center to enjoy lunch.
—Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
And much like in real life, there could be a reward for turning in your guns.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
The latest: Tesla turned in a remarkably strong third quarter Wednesday.
—Hope King, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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