build into

phrase

: to make an integral part of
build quality into the product

Examples of build into in a Sentence

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Friendship was also the protection built into Difficult People. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 Particularly that the massive deferrals built into Shohei Ohtani's contract are part of some sort of Ponzi scheme. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Knowing whether those tracking features are turned on can be difficult, because they’re built into the programs, Nguyen said. Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 There’s also an indoor fire pit built into the main living space, plus a nearly 1,600-square-foot garage and workshop, heated driveway, and room for boats, Jet Skis, trailers, and other lake gear. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for build into

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of build into was in 1687

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“Build into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20into. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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