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horn in

verb

Definition of horn in

as in to cut in

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The primary targets for cuts in science are NASA’s funding for operating missions, especially those well beyond their original design lives, and support for partnerships on international missions.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
Annual admissions exceeded 200 million before COVID-19 but were cut in half last year.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of cut in

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff provided little resistance and gave Mizzou a chance to break in new quarterback Austin Simmons with a near-perfect performance.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
More cohesion from an offensive line entering its second game and breaking in a slew of new starters.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of break in

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South Carolina State finished with 479 total yards, also chipping in 187 through the air.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026
The Texas defense also chipped in with three takeaways, one of which was a 59-yard fumble return by defensive back Graceson Littleton to give Texas a 28-0 second-quarter lead.

— Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of chip in

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The ban on importing Canadian alcohol in particular closely mirrors bans on American alcohol that provinces across Canada put in place in early 2025.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Otherwise, though, Moore, who like a year ago has been quick out of the blocks with early season goals against Cardiff City and Millwall, was well shackled despite putting in an energetic shift.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of put in

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Holmes has gone six innings in four of his past six starts that were not interrupted by rain.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
And the duo’s domestic bliss is interrupted by the arrival of a third party — their older sister Ruthie (Stephanie Hsu), an uptight lawyer whose midlife crisis brings her down to her brother and sister’s level.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

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