“inthe”

The following 302 entries include the term inthe.

Entries 166–180 of 302
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in the comfort of one's own home

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: at home

in the company of

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: together with : around

in the control of

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: directed by or in the power of

in the course of time

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: as time passes

in the crosshairs

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: being aimed at by a gun (such as a rifle) that has an aiming device with crosshairs often used figuratively

in the cup of someone's hand

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: in the palm with the hand curved like a cup

in the depths of someone's mind

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: not thought about or remembered for a very long time : nearly forgotten

in the direction of (something)

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: so as to be approaching : toward

in the dirt

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: having hit the ground near home plate before reaching the catcher

in the distance

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: far away

in the doghouse

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: in a bad situation because someone is angry at one : in trouble

in the driver's seat

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: in a position in which one is able to control what happens

in the event of

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: if (something) happens

in the final/last analysis

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: after considering everything used for a final statement or judgment that is based on what is most important in a particular situation

in the firing line

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: in a place or position not protected from attack or criticism

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