1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
turned in the banned assault rifle to the police
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as in to retire
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in
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Need to Know The vintage fixture zeitgeist takes an unexpected turn in the homes of Sara Story, Aurora James, and other tastemakers
By Jesse Dorris
December 4, 2024
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Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
His celebrity took a different turn in the early 1930s when his and his wife's infant son was kidnapped and murdered in what then was called the crime of the century, which gave rise to the trial of the century.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
But the tables have turned in 2024 as Bettencourt Meyers becomes among the billionaires to lose the most wealth this year—second only to fellow French magnate Bernard Arnault.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 28 Nov. 2024
By the time the situation exploded with the sale of Big Machine — and with it, her master recordings — to Scooter Braun in 2019, Swift had already turned in Lover.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
His celebrity took a different turn in the early 1930s when his and his wife's infant son was kidnapped and murdered in what then was called the crime of the century, which gave rise to the trial of the century.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
But the tables have turned in 2024 as Bettencourt Meyers becomes among the billionaires to lose the most wealth this year—second only to fellow French magnate Bernard Arnault.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 28 Nov. 2024
By the time the situation exploded with the sale of Big Machine — and with it, her master recordings — to Scooter Braun in 2019, Swift had already turned in Lover.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
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Wellington Mara relinquished control of football operations when Young took over.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The institution must relinquish its Association voting privileges for a four-year period.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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The two soon-to-be senators both handily won their elections last month, replacing retiring Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.).Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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While Pugh has not officially retired, the former 12-year NFL veteran has found a new calling as a content creator.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But Part Two told the story of Paul Atreides’s rise to power with a satisfying mix of triumph and gruesomeness, rendering his planetary jihad in awe-inspiring fashion.David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Without serious mitigation efforts, cities like Galveston could see large portions submerged or rendered uninhabitable.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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According to court documents, Dali, who did not enter a plea during her arraignment, will reside in Philadelphia and must submit to GPS monitoring, a mental health evaluation, and surrender any travel documents.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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But the alternative for the Ukrainian brigades in this sector is surrendering what’s left of Toretsk to the Russians and falling back to the next nearest settlement.David Axe, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Cozy Earth continues to impress us with the quality of its bedding, loungewear, and pajamas.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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Boll & Branch: Get up to 50% off select styles, plus a fab 25% off literally everything else—bedding, bath, and more!Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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If successful, dissolution can break a stalemate or deliver a majority for the President.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Allen had been in the clubhouse eating a chili dog, put on a new jersey after spilling some chili on his shirt and then went out and delivered the clutch home run.LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, programs such as grants to settle in Tuscan villages, and Mediterranean islands that sell homes for less than the price of a cup of coffee, have presented tempting opportunities for aspiring expats.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, Prime, Reddy and one of Prime’s doctors agreed to pay $37.5 million to settle allegations that Prime paid the doctor kickbacks for patient referrals, among other allegations.Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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The letter asks the transition team to turn over all information on any private firms already contracted by the Trump transition.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Just turn over each playing card and see who in your family can answer the question about you.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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