pack in
phrasal verb
packed in; packing in; packs in
British, informal
: to stop or quit
I have no intention of packing in just yet.
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One great example is this poster from artist Shawn Mansfield with its classic style and a composition that packs in the details without being overwhelming.
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 May 2025
According to the complaint, Rodriguez boarded a flight for Washington at O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday with a 9 mm handgun packed in his luggage and declared at departure.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Pacers don’t prioritize the offensive glass and finished the regular season in the middle of the pack in defensive rebound rate.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Depending on the recipe, cloud coffee can pack in a lot of calories, saturated fat, and sugar.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 May 2025
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 May 2025
According to the complaint, Rodriguez boarded a flight for Washington at O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday with a 9 mm handgun packed in his luggage and declared at departure.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Pacers don’t prioritize the offensive glass and finished the regular season in the middle of the pack in defensive rebound rate.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Depending on the recipe, cloud coffee can pack in a lot of calories, saturated fat, and sugar.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pack in
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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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