How to Use take in in a Sentence

take in

verb
  • Grab a burger or a bowl of chili and take in the views of the Wilson Range.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • For best use: light your candle, dim the lights, take in the smells, and relax.
    Valerie Butler, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Of course, the best way to take in the sights is from either of the two terraces, which total 240 square feet.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2023
  • This summer, the town of Jackson added one more place to take in the nighttime scenes.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Cork trees dotted the vast grassland, and cows and sheep took in the shade beneath them.
    Kristen De Groot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Here are spots to take in the spectacle Are your local schools closed for the eclipse?
    Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 6 Apr. 2024
  • That means sky watchers can take in the rare eclipse with easy access to all of Buc-ee’s snacks.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The snorkel allows the sub to vent exhaust gasses from the diesel engine and take in fresh oxygen.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The film’s three dark night take in a first, where the wedding of two Haitian day laborers ends with the groom’s death.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Aug. 2023
  • After the short walk up to the top, take in the view and keep an eye out for planes taking off from Gillespie Field.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Afterward, there’s still lots to take in along Main Street.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The deck looks out over the Atlantic Ocean, the perfect place to relax while taking in the sunset.
    Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2024
  • The scent of smoke hung in the air Thursday as passersby stopped to take in the scene and neighbors tried to make sense of the incident.
    Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
  • McCreery, smiling from ear to ear, took a moment to take in the roar of the crowd, the gravitas of the moment.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Duffy says the state was aware of one action Harb took in the last year — reviewing hours of video from the concert.
    Eric J. Greenberg, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2024
  • The photos can be found on Elz’s website, which states they were taken in 1984.
    Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
  • There’s Wi-Fi (which can be rare to find on the island), twice a day housekeeping, and terraces to take in the view.
    Jessica Kelly, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Walking across is about a 2 mile round trip, and a great way to take in some of the city's natural beauty.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 Mar. 2023
  • But Olson recommends giving it a month or two to take in the sights.
    Harry Enten, CNN, 9 July 2022
  • Here, the lyrics via Genius to take in and dissect, with some notes on references.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The path to and from your theater seats is short, but be certain to make time to take in the sights and sounds of the city from the outdoor terrace, where the views are best.
    Megha McSwain, Chron, 24 Aug. 2022
  • To give you an idea of how much money is being taken in by the leagues, consider the NFL.
    Harry Enten, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
  • In March 2021, the couple took in Missy, a senior dog with health issues.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
  • Or sit in the velvet chairs and take in this funky man cave (which also sell women’s watches).
    Christian Martinez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Almost every room has a terrace for taking in the scenic grounds.
    Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
  • Penalty kicks are worth three points, and drop kicks, which are taken in live play, are also worth three.
    Samuel O’Neal, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2024
  • The weekend afternoon tea or cocktails in the Lobby Lounge are a real treat and great way to take in the grandeur of the hotel.
    Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Furphy at this time is expected to be the first of two Jayhawks to be taken in the draft, which this year extends to two evenings: the 26th and 27th.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
  • William is credited as the photographer and the palace says the photo had been taken in the past week.
    Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
  • There are plots to follow, dialogue to interpret, visuals to take in, and more.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024

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