put into
verb
put into; putting into; puts into
1
: to use (a certain amount of energy or effort) when doing (something)
He puts a lot of energy into his performances.
2
: to invest (time, money, etc.) in (something)
We put a lot of money into (fixing up) that house.
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
The hospital was put into a lockdown, forcing employees to barricade themselves in rooms as law enforcement cleared each floor, Mayor John Carney said at a news conference.
—Danny E Freeman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
A lot of the humor is ultimately derived from the fact that these are funny characters put into these tense scenarios.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Maya World’s Owen Hart shocker Maya World was put into the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament at the very last second as Saree wasn’t cleared to take part.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for put into
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“Put into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20into. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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