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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The five-year period starts whenever money is put into any Roth IRA. Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 That assertion undermines the seriousness of the piece and puts into question the validity of the Tribune Editorial Board’s other assertions. Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Their receiver’s probably never seen an actual hitch put into it. Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026 When fully put into place, customers can hail a Waymo robo-taxi 24/7 by downloading an app. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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