put into
phrasal 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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The lobby features sofas and chairs that Mies designed for his family but never put into mass production; certain rooms have midcentury modern chaises.
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Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Mubashir said he was put in a headlock by an ICE agent and put into a vehicle.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The creativity and care his sister put into the elves’ daily appearances have heightened the experience for him, Yvette said.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The Crimson Tide were ranked higher than the Miami Hurricanes, who were narrowly put into the field over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Mubashir said he was put in a headlock by an ICE agent and put into a vehicle.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The creativity and care his sister put into the elves’ daily appearances have heightened the experience for him, Yvette said.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The Crimson Tide were ranked higher than the Miami Hurricanes, who were narrowly put into the field over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Put into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20into. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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