Examples of in use in a Sentence
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The cup holders pivot to hide away when not in use.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
When not in use, the bags are collapsible and foldable.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Unplug devices or plug them into a power strip and turn the power strip off when not in use.
Choose energy-efficient lighting.
—Rob Lewallen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
When not in use, the second-time-zone hand slips discreetly beneath the local hour hand.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
When not in use, the bags are collapsible and foldable.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Unplug devices or plug them into a power strip and turn the power strip off when not in use.
Choose energy-efficient lighting.
—Rob Lewallen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
When not in use, the second-time-zone hand slips discreetly beneath the local hour hand.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“In use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20use. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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