in tow
phrase
1
: accompanying or following usually as an attending or dependent party
not easy shopping with kids in tow
2
: under guidance or protection
taken in tow by a friendly native
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With young Prince William and Prince Harry in tow, Diana attended the 1992 premiere for Hook, a film executively produced by Dodi.
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Emma Banks,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Coming off a hard year, six friends carry on their tradition of vacationing together — now with a baby in tow.
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Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
With the Tag in tow, the Reon’s smart mode can make adjustments based on your current body temperature, movement, and the ambient temperature around you.
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Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Visit Beloved Area Beaches Other local beaches to add to your must-visit list include Santa Lucea, for its beautiful blue water and lack of crowds, and for sun worshippers with four-legged friends in tow, the 24-acre off-leash Walton Rocks Dog Park.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
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Emma Banks,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Coming off a hard year, six friends carry on their tradition of vacationing together — now with a baby in tow.
—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
With the Tag in tow, the Reon’s smart mode can make adjustments based on your current body temperature, movement, and the ambient temperature around you.
—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Visit Beloved Area Beaches Other local beaches to add to your must-visit list include Santa Lucea, for its beautiful blue water and lack of crowds, and for sun worshippers with four-legged friends in tow, the 24-acre off-leash Walton Rocks Dog Park.
—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
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“In tow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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