pour into
phrasal verb
poured into; pouring into; pours into
: to spend (a large amount of money, time, energy, etc.) on (something)
She has poured thousands (of dollars) into the business.
He has been pouring all his time/resources into the project.
Examples of pour into in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
From a chute, a stream of water filled with wriggling fish poured into the river.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Soju is always poured into glasses, usually 2-oz. soju shot glasses.
—Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 16 Apr. 2024
Dozens messaged her workplace insisting she be fired immediately; other notes poured into her cellphone and personal email.
—Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
The brands have collectively clocked 223 years—La Marzocco was founded in Florence in 1927, while Rimowa was established in Cologne in 1898—meaning that a wealth of expertise has been poured into this creation.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Give yourself grace and try to make time to focus on one feel-good thing at a time to pour into yourself.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Heavy cream, vanilla vodka, and white chocolate liqueur are poured into a martini glass and topped with chocolate shavings for good measure.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Then it is simply poured into the soil at the base of the plant.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
The milk is hot and ready to pour into the to-go mug once the second pod is done.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Soju is always poured into glasses, usually 2-oz. soju shot glasses.
—Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 16 Apr. 2024
Dozens messaged her workplace insisting she be fired immediately; other notes poured into her cellphone and personal email.
—Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
The brands have collectively clocked 223 years—La Marzocco was founded in Florence in 1927, while Rimowa was established in Cologne in 1898—meaning that a wealth of expertise has been poured into this creation.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Give yourself grace and try to make time to focus on one feel-good thing at a time to pour into yourself.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Heavy cream, vanilla vodka, and white chocolate liqueur are poured into a martini glass and topped with chocolate shavings for good measure.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Then it is simply poured into the soil at the base of the plant.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
The milk is hot and ready to pour into the to-go mug once the second pod is done.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Pour into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour%20into. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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