hands in

verb

present tense third-person singular of hand in
as in turns in

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  1. turns in
  2. submits
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  • One of the best turns in Blue Roses comes when Ciba allows the argument to outgrow Williams himself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
  • Stepping Back from Netflix One of the more interesting turns in McGee’s story is her decision to walk away from Dream Home Makeover after four seasons.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of turns in
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  • In my experience, most account management teams operate reactively, stepping in only when a customer submits a support ticket or threatens to churn.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Should the Council decline, if Unite NY then submits at least another 15,000 signatures, the matter will go to the ballot.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 July 2026
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