buy into

phrase

: to purchase a portion of or interest in
the TV network bought into its local football team

Examples of buy into in a Sentence

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Some of the most interesting AI features require compatible Apple devices, and buying into Apple's connected home could get expensive. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 And that basically shifted the opinion of many Iranians who did not buy into the discourse of the Islamic Republic. — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Strong skirts and sculptural tops offer a way to bring Alaïa’s approach to proportion into a wardrobe without needing to buy into a complete look. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 In a storm that had nothing to do with them, many have bought into the pantomime of it all, relishing their role as the arch villains of English soccer. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The enormous electricity demands of these facilities and their potential impact on energy costs have become political flashpoints, making Cramer reluctant to recommend buying into the sector before voters head to the polls. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 The fintech firm also outlined plans for a secondary listing on the Nigeria Stock Exchange after the NYSE debut to give local investors an opportunity to buy into a business that drives nearly nine-tenths of its revenue from Nigeria. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 In a continuation of the last cycle, Pochettino has managed to humble his own players while getting group to buy into the Argentine’s demanding style of play. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Dune’s reception taught me a lot about not buying into other people’s expectations. — Kyle MacLachlan, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buy into was in 1746

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“Buy into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buy%20into. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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