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
  • Harbaugh said starters will be in for six to nine plays against the Rams.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But her par putt stayed left of the cup, and that left Kuwaki to tap in for par.
    ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Get comfy, stock up on the snacks and settle in for your reading marathon.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • The Idea of You alum said with a laugh before pulling her mom in for a hug.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 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
  • But the grand jury didn’t appear to bring him in for questioning.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Other tributes poured in for Steinem in the wake of her death, with Sec.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Like Still, Hart could be in for third-year strides after a solid camp.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Those who stay to try on pieces from the collection are in for a real treat in the dressing rooms.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
  • New deals and discounts keep showing up as the summer rolls on, so stop back in for updates.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The livestream captures every time the human clocks in for a shift or clocks out for a bathroom break.
    Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As to what that might be, well, the Friedkins are in for at least £300million.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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
  • Loose trash on top can blow off, which will encourage seagulls or other wildlife to come in for a free meal.
    John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 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
  • Kind of like when a lady grabs a fella’s collar and pulls him in for a kiss, but violent.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait.
    Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 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
  • Grab your friends, order a craft beer or cocktail, and settle in for a night of music and dancing.
    Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 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

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