book into

British

verb

(preposition) to reserve a room for (oneself or someone else) at (a hotel)

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Example Sentences

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“It’s for your own good,” Father Finnegan said, and he dropped the book into the trash.

From Literature

I pull my coat on over my nightdress and slip the small leather book into the pocket.

From Literature

She pushed the book into his lap a bit, so it was between them both and slightly under the sloth’s chin.

From Literature

Noah is up for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children’s book “Into the Uncut Grass.”

From Los Angeles Times

Noah himself is also up for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children’s book “Into the Uncut Grass.”

From Los Angeles Times

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