in tow

phrase

1
: accompanying or following usually as an attending or dependent party
not easy shopping with kids in tow
2
: under guidance or protection
taken in tow by a friendly native

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According to Storyful, The Library Dads now hosts regular meetups at libraries across the Atlanta area, where fathers arrive with children in tow for storytime, songs, activities and opportunities to connect with one another. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Create a Consistent Morning Routine Getting out the door with a preschooler (or two) in tow can feel like a marathon in the morning, but with a bit of structure and a lot of empathy, the transition can be seamless. Parents, 22 July 2026 The Gracious Visionary also recently screened at the Shanghai Film Festival with Brunello Cucinelli in tow. Nick Vivarelli For Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026 Paparazzi photos this week showed Kelce getting off a private plane in Florida with the dog in tow. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in tow

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“In tow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tow. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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