work into

phrasal verb

worked into; working into; works into
1
: to add or include (something) in (something)
She tried to find a way of working her question into the conversation.
2
: to stir or mix (something) into (something)
Work the nuts and raisins into the dough.
3
: to gradually cause (someone) to be in (an excited, angry, or frightened state)
He worked himself into a rage/panic.

Examples of work into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new edition features five new stories and a foreword by Megan McDowell, who has translated virtually all of Zambra’s work into English. Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024 The document called for a hefty increase in funding for AI innovation to be worked into Congress' annual funding process -- funding to the tune of $32 billion over several years, an amount recommended by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 15 May 2024 Her death, at a hospital, was confirmed by her husband, Richard Philcox, who translated many of her works into English. The New York Times, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024 The entrepreneur who has put his or her life’s work into their brand—and ultimately, consumers. Michael Benarde, Fortune, 10 May 2024 Lee is used to working into May and June every season, because he’s been involved in the NBA playoffs nine times in his 10 years as an NBA assistant. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024 Their last encounter was just the week before, when the tom came in with hens but wouldn’t work into shotgun range. Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 9 May 2024 Many of the buildings are in downtown and Over-the-Rhine, but Future Blooms has extended its work into more than a dozen neighborhoods. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 8 May 2024 The miracle of John Wick: Chapter 4 consisted of Stahelski elevating the acrobatic grace and know-how of stunt work into a choreographic vision of human aggression and cinematic wit. Armond White, National Review, 3 May 2024

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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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