jack in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“Magazines; more records; books; memorabilia; programs; CDs; VHS; stacking dolls. There’s a jack in the box with a Barbra inside; a Fabergé-style egg.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
It has sadly forfeited its headphone jack in the process, but overall it’s a solid device that brings a fully refreshed design to Apple’s small tablet form factor.
From The Verge ● Dec. 13, 2021
It’s the hottest, pepper-iest pepper jack in the world.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 19, 2019
During the investigation officers also found Wallace's Facebook page featured pictures of him holding up an England flag with a union jack in the corner and the words "Bridgeton Loyal" emblazoned on the front.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2019
I have a hard time looking jack in the eye, even though we’re friends now.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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