turned in; turning in; turns in
1
: to make an entrance by turning from a road or path
2
: to go to bed
turned in early
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Verb
turned in the banned assault rifle to the police
it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in
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Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Both movies were box office successes, with Dafoe’s turn as the Spider-Man villain being considered one of the most iconic turns in a comic book movie.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Head to the picnic area turn-in which is three miles before the Craggy Gardens visitors center to enjoy lunch.
—Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
Although she’s been known for the outsized physicality of her theatrical performances — see her memorably witchy turn in Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth — Hunter’s work here is almost eerily still.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Both movies were box office successes, with Dafoe’s turn as the Spider-Man villain being considered one of the most iconic turns in a comic book movie.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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