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Cignetti required his staff to tuck in their shirts before running players through their first drills of the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

For a more autumnal spin, I tuck in about ½ cup of cubed, softened butternut squash, a sprinkle of brown sugar, cubes of manchego, and a few torn sage leaves.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

On a lifeless surface, England collectively lacked penetration and were often loose, allowing Sean Williams to tuck in for 88 from 82 balls.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

As for Harbaugh’s tighter-ship influence, Bosa said he has seen it in things like how the Chargers tuck in their jerseys during practices and keep their lockers tidy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024

Too short to tuck in with the rest of her fingers, her sixth stuck out slightly alongside her little finger.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat




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