shack up

Example Sentences

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I hadn’t been downtown too long, so I figured I’d shack up with him for a minute.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 22, 2018

In 1968, Yarnall starred opposite Presley in “Live a Little, Love a Little” as Ellen, who memorably insists she can’t shack up with the star’s character because he’s a Sagittarius.

From Fox News • Oct. 10, 2018

The Sofie forces tempura shrimp to shack up with warring parties: avocado slices and Sriracha mayo, the ying and yang of creaminess.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2016

Fostering that family vibe is a major reason that Ms. Meisels and other publicists, as well as filmmakers, actors, reporters and even movie executives, have opted to shack up in private homes during Sundance.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2014

She was in no rush to shack up, and only wanted my dad to go through with the marriage if he genuinely thought she was someone he could fall in love with.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi