turns in

verb

Definition of turns innext
present tense third-person singular of turn in
1
as in relinquishes
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress turned in the banned assault rifle to the police

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2
as in beds
to go to one's bed in order to sleep it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in

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  1. renders
  2. delivers
  3. settles
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  • To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.
    Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The goal of extolling the Six Triple Eight’s virtues renders the film’s narrative an incidental element.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of renders
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  • The Aston Martin Valhalla packs a power punch and delivers a number of firsts for the company.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
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  • There's a good chance his final stat line will look much different by the end of the season as the offense settles in.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While experimenting with male and female costuming and behavior, Sylvia settles on what can be seen as a delicately balanced middle course in dealing with her gender identity.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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turns in

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