pack in
Britishverb
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informal to stop doing (something) (esp in the phrase pack it in )
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to carry (something) to base camp, etc by pack
Example Sentences
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The reason I bonds leapt to the front of the pack in 2022 is that interest rates were low.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
The company unveiled the car’s chassis, motor, and battery pack in October, although soft sales guidance overshadowed the luxury launch event.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is up against three well-financed challengers in the June 2 primary, with reality television star Spencer Pratt and Councilmember Nithya Raman leading the pack in fundraising.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
As chips pack in more transistors, we are approaching physical barriers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Redmarley's Bulldogs formed a pack in the middle and us Runners slid to our starting goal.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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