How to Use in for in a Sentence

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  • Breathe in for a count of four, then breathe out for a count of six.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 20 July 2026
  • But that doesn’t mean all three are locked in for the season.
    Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Customers will no longer be able to come in for a beer and bite to eat.
    Jenna Thompson july 17, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • Those on board the world’s largest sailing yacht are in for a good night’s sleep.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
  • Spain, of course, will have to lock in for all 90 minutes-plus.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
  • Grab a coffee and a sweet treat and settle in for a good, lengthy read.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • Get comfy, stock up on the snacks and settle in for your reading marathon.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • For families While the vibe is more grown-up, kids are still in for a good time.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Tributes from across the globe are pouring in for Glen Hansard.
    Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
  • Willis pulled the ball on the read option, took advantage of a light box to go in for a touchdown.
    Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Then, at 2-2 in the 75th minute, both teams settled in for a draw after all.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • In camp that afternoon, the wind relented, and the heat settled in for the first time.
    John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • Half are earned-media properties PR has placed in for decades.
    Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Players who frequent the park are in for a treat spotting familiar sights.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
  • The guest population is transient, with many checking in for short stays on their way in or out of town.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • The space is cozy and laid back, with an atmosphere that encourages guests to settle in for a drink or two.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Xander Bogaerts then singled to left to bring them both in for a 4-1 lead.
    ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Willis threw a corner route to Douglas in the back of the end zone, who tapped both feet in for a touchdown.
    Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Fans of Brock Collection’s frilly, floral frocks are in for a treat.
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Would New York really have this core locked in for another three or four years?
    James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Bookings have been trickling in for four months as the teams advanced, and higher-stakes matches were confirmed.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Slaughter was then rotating in for Awosika with the starting group.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Hunker down with a good book after exploring Pasadena or settle in for a movie night.
    Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
  • Poppyseed grapefruit cake cooled and removed from its pan, then popped back in for travel—and popped back out for slicing at the event?
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
  • Next, find a patch of sky 40 degrees above it, and settle in for one of the year's premier natural light shows.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • The results are in for last week’s poll on Kyle Pitts’ new payday … and there was a distinct lack of uproar.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • The couple decided to fly their parents in for the wedding and had a friend officiate it.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Yard Waste Carry lawn bags and roll your yard waste bin to the curb, and have a neighbor bring it in for you after trash pickup.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Families can also easily sneak in an afternoon nap or pool break before heading back in for more fun.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

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