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
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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
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Alongside Netflix’s Outer Banks, Bailey’s credits include Swamp Murders, Black Lighting, American Horror Stories, and the upcoming Time Cut. O’Brian won widespread acclaim for her turn in Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Sep. 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
Aaron Pierre has a star-making turn in the thriller as a former soldier trying to bail his cousin out.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Alongside Netflix’s Outer Banks, Bailey’s credits include Swamp Murders, Black Lighting, American Horror Stories, and the upcoming Time Cut. O’Brian won widespread acclaim for her turn in Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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