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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Across town, Rune Sports Club, a new venue in the 11th arrondissement founded by husband-and-wife team Martin Bachelot and Manon Lorenzetti, coffee, work, drinks and socializing are built into the business model. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 It was curved, 6 to 8 feet long, 3 feet wide, and had pockets built into the sides, photos show. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 Speakers built into the temples project sound into your ears, a feature typical of most smart glasses except the Even G2 and Captify Pro, which have microphones but no audio playback. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 The ads are part of the new McDonald’s Media Network that the chain hopes to build into a $1 million business, which has very little to do with flipping burgers. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for build into

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Sep. 2026.

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