tuck in

Example Sentences

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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

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

Jack said the challenge was exhilarating and added: "We held on very tightly. I had to tuck in tight and Alfie had to tuck in tight towards my legs as well."

From BBC • May 26, 2024

Picture a figure skater twirling on their skates; they can speed up or slow down their twirls by how much they tuck in their limbs.

From National Geographic • Dec. 19, 2023

I wander over to the couch and start to tuck in the corners of the yellow blanket.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na