inside of

preposition

: inside

Examples of inside of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Sunday, June 2, the canine was left inside of the moving vehicle for roughly an hour at New Smyrna Beach in Florida, according to a report received by the local police department. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 The pharaoh was buried in a gilded wooden coffin that was nested inside of an alabaster sarcophagus and a larger granite sarcophagus. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2024 He’s arrived at her home because of, again, that itch inside of his skull. Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024 Ligia, who loses her virginity to him, discovers that a dangerous creature is growing inside of her too. Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for inside of 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inside of was in 1836

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“Inside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inside%20of. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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preposition
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