How to Use in-ground in a Sentence

in-ground

adjective
  • Further down from the patio lies the in-ground pool and fire pit.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The grounds of the ranch are decked out with a heated swimming pool and in-ground hot tub.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 July 2023
  • Here the landscaping around the in-ground pool is the focal point.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024
  • There’s no in-ground swimming pool; the tranquil Magothy will have to do.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Most of the best pressure side pool cleaners are meant for in-ground pools.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • In addition, the kitchen can access the large patio and the in-ground gunite pool and spa at the rear of the home.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024
  • The device works in above- and in-ground pools up to about 30 feet long, charges in just two and a half hours, and runs for up to 90 minutes.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
  • It can be used with in-ground or above ground pools, as well as in garden pools or hot tubs.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • That’s because there’s so much more to an in-ground pool than a hole filled with water.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2023
  • There’s an in-ground pool, a pool house with a kitchen and two bathrooms, a fire pit area and five garage spaces.
    Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The pool vacuum is suitable for both above-ground and in-ground pools up to 1,600 square feet.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
  • This is a great option for a replacement light on an in-ground pool.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • His home also has the first in-ground pool in Key West, due to the insistence of his second wife, Pauline.
    Alex Schechter, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Outside are an in-ground pool and spa, a deck kitchen, a two-bedroom guesthouse, and a path to a private beach.
    The Week Staff, theweek, 23 July 2024
  • Biles and Owens' in-ground pool overlooks a lake and already has a foundation laid out.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Follow these steps to prepare an in-ground pool for winter.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Here's what to keep in mind: ✔️ Shape: Much like in-ground pools, above-ground pools come in all shapes and sizes: oval, round, rectangular and more.
    Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Forget the hassle of in-ground pools; this sturdy above-ground swimming pool set makes the perfect spot.
    Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Outside, there are a slew of amenities across the five-acre grounds, from an in-ground swimming pool to a pickleball court.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The man was sitting in an in-ground hot tub at a rental home with his wife at around 8 p.m. on March 18 when a mountain lion swatted the man’s head.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Cover in-ground plants with floating row cover (NOT plastic and not a bed sheet).
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
  • There is also an in-ground pool, a trampoline, a pizza oven, and a playground out back.
    Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms and an in-ground pool out back, according to the listing.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Outdoor space: Behind the house is a dining patio and a covered deck with space for a table and a grill, and around the corner is the in-ground pool.
    Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Whether or not your pool is in-ground or above ground will also determine which cleaners are best for you.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023
  • For established plants, feed in-ground plants them at the beginning of the season, then mid-season.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 16 May 2023
  • The landscaped yard includes an in-ground sprinkling system.
    Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
  • Get a jump on your early spring planting season by warming up in-ground and raised beds with 4- to 6-mil clear or black plastic.
    Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2024
  • In the weeks after a plumber fixed the leak, Hoag, who is 74, got on his knees daily to lift the in-ground meter’s lid and make sure its numbers weren’t spinning rapidly.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024

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