How to Use in use in a Sentence
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Ideally, the pipe should be large enough to slide over the hose but small enough to prevent the kinked area from folding over or kinking when the hose is in use.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
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On the third floor, there are four rooms and a bathroom that’s not in use.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2023
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Cons The shape is bulkier and doesn't pack down when not in use.
—Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
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Kia Here's what the cargo area looks like when the third row is in use.
—Kyle Hyatt, Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024
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Since then, the City of Buenos Aires has been fighting to get it back in use.
—Karen Naundorf, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2023
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And, when not in use, the house can be placed in the Four Seasons Rental Program.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
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These rings are sturdy and easy to store in a box or bag when not in use.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2023
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The events of this week suggest that same playbook is still in use.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 14 June 2023
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Soap and towels can be stored inside the jug when not in use.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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The screen is touch-sensitive and blends in with the woodgrain when not in use.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
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The cloud-like throw comes in huge sizes and is made to be a fashion statement when not in use.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2023
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The machine makes a variety of fun sounds and can be used to store the cards when not in use.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 27 Oct. 2023
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This is more of a flat seat than an actual chair, and the small legs fold up against the seat when not in use.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 June 2023
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There’s a side shelf that can hold up to 20 pounds and a lid cradle that keeps your lid tucked away when not in use.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
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The bridge was in use and had four arches -- as depicted in the artwork.
—Barbie Nadeau, CNN, 4 May 2023
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The first system in use was a catheter shaped like a condom, Etlin explained.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
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The venue is in use 240 days a year when including prep days and private events.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2023
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These chairs fold up and can easily be stored away when not in use.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2024
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Its slow-close lid prevents the lid from slamming and making a ton of noise while in use.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
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If your car has a thermal heating pack for the battery, plug it in when not in use.
—Kinsey Crowley, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
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If your car has a thermal heating pack for the battery, plug it in when not in use.
—Kinsey Crowley, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
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However, not all of them saw the same long-term increase in use.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 19 June 2024
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The entire bar folds for travel or easy storage to keep it out of sight when not in use.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
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Keep in Mind The cap has a habit of popping off when in use—not a big deal, just a minor nuisance.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023
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When not in use, this sits above rear seat passengers in the ceiling.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 May 2023
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The headphones hold a charge for up to 20 hours, and can also be stored in the carrying case when not in use.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
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To start, choose a table style that’s not too office-like that will look just as good when not in use.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
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In fact, there are many concrete pools still in use today that are well over 50 years old!
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2023
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The handle, which also has classy stitched edges, swivels backward out of view when not in use.
—PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2023
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Drones are omnipresent, and robots are increasingly in use.
—Mark A. Milley, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2024
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