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.
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Another democratic socialist, Rae Huang, is challenging the mayor from her political left, calling for more public housing and for a reduction in the number of police officers, with the cost savings poured into other city services.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Immediately after Renee Good was killed, donations began pouring into Pilllar.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Along with her art, the confidence that Campbell and teammates like Miles poured into her also helped Suarez find her groove on the court again.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Immediately after Renee Good was killed, donations began pouring into Pilllar.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Along with her art, the confidence that Campbell and teammates like Miles poured into her also helped Suarez find her groove on the court again.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
The state proclaims how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Pour into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour%20into. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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