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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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Part of the Kansas City 2026 World Cup puzzle will be completed Friday, when most of the teams will be put into the 12 groups for next year’s tournament. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025 The plans were put into place to merge the work of two Sacramento nonprofits that provide resources for students and residents to create videos and podcasts. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025 Roam is another brand that understands that personalization can really take luggage to another level—and we were absolutely blown away by the thought and detail that travelers can put into each suitcase. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 There remains a range of technical challenges before small modular reactors can actually be built and put into use. Leonel Lagos, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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