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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
• Cons The shape is bulkier and doesn't pack down when not in use.
  — Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
• Kia Here's what the cargo area looks like when the third row is in use.
  — Kyle Hyatt, Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024
• Since then, the City of Buenos Aires has been fighting to get it back in use.
  — Karen Naundorf, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2023
• And, when not in use, the house can be placed in the Four Seasons Rental Program.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
• The remote can be stored in the top of the unit so it doesn’t get misplaced when not in use.
  — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
• 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
• Prior to starting, some were told the ball in use was lucky.
  — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
• The events of this week suggest that same playbook is still in use.
  — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 14 June 2023
• Soap and towels can be stored inside the jug when not in use.
  — Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
• The screen is touch-sensitive and blends in with the woodgrain when not in use.
  — Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
• 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
• Boston and Seattle are the only two U.S. cities where the tech is in use.
  — Laura Bratton, Quartz, 9 Aug. 2024
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The bridge was in use and had four arches -- as depicted in the artwork.
  — Barbie Nadeau, CNN, 4 May 2023
• The first system in use was a catheter shaped like a condom, Etlin explained.
  — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
• 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
• These chairs fold up and can easily be stored away when not in use.
  — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2024
• 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
• 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
• 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
• However, not all of them saw the same long-term increase in use.
  — Kristina Behr, Parents, 19 June 2024
• 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
• 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
• When not in use, this sits above rear seat passengers in the ceiling.
  — James Morris, Forbes, 6 May 2023
• 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
• That estimate would put around 10 billion humanoid robots in use around the world.
  — William Gavin, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
• Changing Times These original practices of using drink or drugs to inspire art are still in use around the world today.
  — Alison Habens, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2024