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
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The entrepreneur who has put his or her life’s work into their brand—and ultimately, consumers.
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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
Kids' Art Becomes Priceless: Some jewelers have been turning children’s work into fine jewelry items.
—Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Mitigation involves research work into a defendant’s background completed in preparation for sentencing if a jury returns with a guilty verdict.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024
They could potentially be removed, reimagined, or worked into the main app later down the line.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
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
Kids' Art Becomes Priceless: Some jewelers have been turning children’s work into fine jewelry items.
—Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Mitigation involves research work into a defendant’s background completed in preparation for sentencing if a jury returns with a guilty verdict.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024
They could potentially be removed, reimagined, or worked into the main app later down the line.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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