ins and outs

Example Sentences

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"I don't know the ins and outs of it, or how realistic it is, but it would mean a lot to me."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

My early reflexes came from watching games on TV with my parents and learning the ins and outs from my dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

But navigating the ins and outs of stories that intertwine without overstepping has required nimbleness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

He founded his non-profit website in 1998, which tracked the ins and outs of the financial sector and gave him a platform.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Well, since you’re referring to them as nouns, just follow the normal rules for making nouns into plurals: Ups and downs and ins and outs, Forevers and nevers and whys.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner