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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as tuck-out.

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Examples

  • After a spate of big acquisitions in recent years, Ms. Nooyi said the company will focus on organic growth, alongside smaller ``tuck-in'' acquisitions and joint ventures.

    Pepsi Plans Additional Price Increases Mike Esterl 2011

  • "As a company you have to ask yourself, do you want to spend a huge amount of money in one shot and get a position that is not solving your problems or does it make more sense to improve your portfolio of assets with tuck-in acquisitions in the traditional business and invest in new technologies," Ms. Penarrubia says.

    German Nuclear Shake-Up Jan Hromadko 2011

  • I tried not to let myself be too angry with Pumpkinpie, knowing that she was excited, too, so when she came down to request a tuck-in and found me upset, I explained why without blaming, without telling her that she had ruined the day, for she hadn't really.

    Archive 2009-04-01 kittenpie 2009

  • Mr. Cordani noted in the interview that Cigna has had success with small "tuck-in" deals, medium-sized purchases and large-scale deals.

    Cigna's Profit Rises 39% on Membership Growth Jon Kamp 2011

  • I tried not to let myself be too angry with Pumpkinpie, knowing that she was excited, too, so when she came down to request a tuck-in and found me upset, I explained why without blaming, without telling her that she had ruined the day, for she hadn't really.

    Too Much/Too Little kittenpie 2009

  • Mr. Patel said Minacs is looking for smaller tuck-in acquisitions worth $1 million to $50 million in size.

    Aditya Birla Minacs Expects Lower Revenue This Year Dhanya Ann Thoppil 2010

  • Mr. Patel said Minacs is looking for smaller tuck-in acquisitions worth $1 million to $50 million in size.

    Aditya Birla Minacs Expects Lower Revenue This Year Dhanya Ann Thoppil 2010

  • Mr. Patel said Minacs is looking for smaller tuck-in acquisitions worth $1 million to $50 million in size.

    Aditya Birla Minacs Expects Lower Revenue This Year Dhanya Ann Thoppil 2010

  • "If you see any other acquisition activity" over the next 12 months, "it would be tuck-in activity."

    MetLife CEO Hails Alico Deal Leslie Scism 2010

  • You step on the scale, you hop into your cool jeans and tuck-in shirt.

    Me Minus 10: Finally reaching 'there' 2010

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