work into
phrasal verb
worked into; working into; works into
1
: to add or include (something) in (something)
She tried to find a way of working her question into the conversation.
2
: to stir or mix (something) into (something)
Work the nuts and raisins into the dough.
3
: to gradually cause (someone) to be in (an excited, angry, or frightened state)
He worked himself into a rage/panic.
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While the first section of the sort seems a tad too quiet, the team led by director Hitoshi Haga managed to cram a lot of story and character work into the tight runtime, complete with stylish action sequences and some stunning and inventive vistas.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The city is depicted as a constellation of magic carpets floating through a starry sky, with tile patterns from the original train station worked into the layout.
—Carmen F De Terenzio, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Known for her multifaceted practice that spans sculpture, painting, video and writing, Marten expanded her work into performance for the first time.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The 5,000-square-foot Victorian dwelling, which was built in 1870, sports a red exterior and is tucked behind gothic wrought iron gates featuring spiders, bats, and other spooky creatures worked into its ornate design.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The city is depicted as a constellation of magic carpets floating through a starry sky, with tile patterns from the original train station worked into the layout.
—Carmen F De Terenzio, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Known for her multifaceted practice that spans sculpture, painting, video and writing, Marten expanded her work into performance for the first time.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The 5,000-square-foot Victorian dwelling, which was built in 1870, sports a red exterior and is tucked behind gothic wrought iron gates featuring spiders, bats, and other spooky creatures worked into its ornate design.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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