How to Use in-ground in a Sentence

in-ground

adjective
  • Plus, there’s an in-ground pool in the backyard, if that’s your thing.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Further down from the patio lies the in-ground pool and fire pit.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Most of the best pressure side pool cleaners are meant for in-ground pools.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • It can be used with in-ground or above ground pools, as well as in garden pools or hot tubs.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • Made for both above-ground and in-ground pools, this fountain is easy to set up and use at home.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • The grounds of the ranch are decked out with a heated swimming pool and in-ground hot tub.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 July 2023
  • That’s because there’s so much more to an in-ground pool than a hole filled with water.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2023
  • This is a great option for a replacement light on an in-ground pool.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • Here the landscaping around the in-ground pool is the focal point.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024
  • The in-ground pool is one part of the home’s expansive backyard.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
  • Maintaining an in-ground or above ground pool doesn’t have to be a hassle.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 June 2025
  • This home also has a deck, an in-ground pool, a multi-use court and a four-car garage.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • There’s no in-ground swimming pool; the tranquil Magothy will have to do.
    — Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The property also sits on eight acres and includes an in-ground pool.
    — Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
  • There’s an in-ground pool, a pool house with a kitchen and two bathrooms, a fire pit area and five garage spaces.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The in-ground pool is surrounded by a large paver patio that extends to a fire pit.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
  • There are pros and cons to raised bed gardening and in-ground gardening.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Cover in-ground plants with floating row cover (not plastic and not a bed sheet).
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Any in-ground pipes should be ok, but unhook garden hoses Friday night.
    — Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Keep an eye on the soil, particularly since pots tend to dry out faster than in-ground soil.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
  • Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Save on this top-selling in-ground fence system for pets to ensure safety and peace of mind.
    — Trisha Easto, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Keep an eye on the soil, particularly since pots tend to dry out faster than in-ground soil.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Most moon gardens are small, with fragrant plants grown both in-ground and container-grown.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
  • Whether or not your pool is in-ground or above ground will also determine which cleaners are best for you.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023
  • There is also an in-ground pool, a trampoline, a pizza oven, and a playground out back.
    — Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
  • And pool fences should be around all pools, including permanent in-ground pools, above-ground pools, and hot tubs.
    — Contributing, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
  • Outside are an in-ground pool and spa, a deck kitchen, a two-bedroom guesthouse, and a path to a private beach.
    — The Week Staff, theweek, 23 July 2024

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