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
Eric Olson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
After a slow start to the season, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce turned in his second consecutive big game.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 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
The Rebels turned in a dominant defensive performance against Carson Beck and the Bulldogs a week after Jaxson Dart set school passing records in a blowout of Arkansas.
—Eric Olson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
After a slow start to the season, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce turned in his second consecutive big game.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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