carefully tuck
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
to place something with care to ensure it is neat or secure
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Examples (10)
- She carefully tucked the baby's blanket around him.
- Please carefully tuck the loose wires behind the furniture.
- He had to carefully tuck the map into his pocket without creasing it.
- The librarian always carefully tucks stray pages back into their books.
- Having carefully tucked away her savings, she felt more secure.
- She will carefully tuck the delicate flowers into the vase.
- Make sure you carefully tuck your shirt in before the interview.
- The artist carefully tucked the paintbrushes into their designated slots.
- You should carefully tuck the ends of the fabric to create a neat hem.
- The mother carefully tucks her child into bed every night.