How to Use the ins and outs in a Sentence

the ins and outs

plural noun
  • Read on for the ins and outs of the most common types of flooring.
    Ellen Morrissey, ELLE Decor, 28 Aug. 2023
  • But the next round was more about the ins and outs of the foster care system.
    Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2023
  • Others will get to wade through the ins and outs of sports pacts for CBS in the future.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Keep reading to learn the ins and outs of what CBD is and what the cannabinoid can be used for.
    Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Sign up for our six-part email series to learn all the ins and outs of building an ADU.
    Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
  • So buckle up and get ready to uncover the ins and outs of delta 8 THC costs!
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 July 2023
  • For the last three years, the ins and outs of what went wrong on that day have consumed Hollywood.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 July 2024
  • Below, the ins and outs of what having a beer belly means for your health, and how to get rid of it.
    Sarah Fielding, Men's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • From a very young age, Aaron and Albert were shown the ins and outs of the family business.
    Clarissa Wei, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The podcast explores the ins and outs of playing pro volleyball on and off the court.
    David Driver, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
  • Instead of freaking out, spend time with them learning about the ins and outs of the business.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Since then, Nannini has gotten to know the ins and outs of every line.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Nearby in the upstairs dining room, a table full of folks talked about the ins and outs of towing RVs.
    Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Rather than spreading yourself thin trying to keep up with a bunch of apps, learn the ins and outs a single one.
    Emma Fox, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Keep reading for the ins and outs of what makes a blazer a closet staple and the ones that will transcend the seasons.
    Kristina Rutkowski, wsj.com, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Douglass taught his sons the ins and outs of the publishing business, from editing to setting type.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Precious little attention gets paid to the ins and outs of the whodunit itself.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Learning a new job is a big challenge in the best of times, from getting to know the culture of a company and where the bones are buried, to the ins and outs of the business.
    Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Carl is the host of a public-television how-to show, instructing viewers on the ins and outs of wielding a brush.
    Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2023
  • If Biden resigns soon, then there is little reason to discuss the ins and outs of the Twenty-fifth Amendment.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 3 July 2024
  • As the sport continues to search for a wider audience, here’s a guide to the ins and outs of high school lacrosse in the Los Angeles area and beyond.
    Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Understanding the ins and outs ensures a smoother ride down the gaming highway.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Gantt knows first-hand what makes Everglades National Park a special place — along with the ins and outs of what first-timers should know and what not to miss.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Keep reading our guide to learn the ins and outs of CBD gummies along with top brand recommendations.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Here, students learn not just the ins and outs of piloting these quadcopters but also how the machines work and how to repair them.
    Justin Ling, WIRED, 2 May 2024
  • Young love doesn’t come with a manual, and rom-coms only go so far in schooling us on the ins and outs of navigating love.
    Danielle Fox, Seventeen, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Horror Film School is a feature in which talent in front of and behind the camera share the ins and outs of creating the biggest onscreen scares.
    William Earl, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Nick Viall knows the ins and outs of The Bachelor franchise probably better than anyone else.
    Time, 29 June 2023
  • But others are looking for an older and more tenured leader who knows the ins and outs of the political landscape.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The storyline follows the anchors of a broadcast news show on the fictional network UBA, which includes the ins and outs of their personal and professional lives.
    Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024

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