Linguists noted that the plural marker -ine appears in only a handful of irregular nouns.

In his lecture on linguistic change, he explained that the suffix '-ine' often implies 'of or pertaining to' a particular characteristic.

After the storm, they inned at the village tavern for the night.

Under the settlement, the defendant must maintain the Ins. coverage for five years.

The inness of the room gave that space a sense of calm.

During the 1960s, be-ins became a symbol of the counterculture movement, where thousands gathered to celebrate peace and community.

Fans held their breath in the extra inning as the pitcher faced the opposing team's best hitter.

During the change of innings, the captain consulted the coach and planned the bowling order for the next innings.

The closer felt the pressure mounting in the late innings as the crowd grew louder.

The coach reminded the team to stay focused during the early innings, knowing the game could change quickly.