pack in

verb

packed in; packing in; packs in
British, informal
: to stop or quit
I have no intention of packing in just yet.

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This hat comes in multiple sizes and colors and can fold up nicely when packed in a suitcase, retaining its shape afterward. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Since the material never wrinkles, the pants are the ideal pick for wearing on long travel days or packing in your suitcase. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 Hadwick leads the pack in campaign finance contributions with over $291,000 raised last year and $120,000 on hand as of late March, according to the secretary of state. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Like so many others in the area, Hayes packed in to watch the smooth lefty from tiny Franklin High School chase down LeBron James’ high school scoring marks. Dan Woike, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pack in

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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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