tuck in
phrasal verb
tucked in; tucking in; tucks in
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress
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Much of what ensues takes place at the boss’s preposterously grandiose lodge — nay, castlelike fortress — tucked in wilderness and protected by armed guards.
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Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
From the many white sandy beaches, to the waterfalls tucked in the jungles, Guam offers the perfect tropical escape.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The video also shows the drone finding the other suspect tucked in an upright fetal position in a small space between two walls.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
The hotel is a family-friendly resort tucked in a remote pocket of the Bavarian Alps.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
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Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
From the many white sandy beaches, to the waterfalls tucked in the jungles, Guam offers the perfect tropical escape.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The video also shows the drone finding the other suspect tucked in an upright fetal position in a small space between two walls.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
The hotel is a family-friendly resort tucked in a remote pocket of the Bavarian Alps.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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