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.
Examples of work into in a Sentence
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Mitigation involves research work into a defendant’s background completed in preparation for sentencing if a jury returns with a guilty verdict.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024
They could potentially be removed, reimagined, or worked into the main app later down the line.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Her death, at a hospital, was confirmed by her husband, Richard Philcox, who translated many of her works into English.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Add butter and work into flour with fingers or a fork, as if making pie dough.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Chop down the cover crop into small pieces and work into the soil three to six weeks before planting.
—Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
Haidt’s main suggestion for social media companies is to raise the age account access from 13 to 16 and to put more work into verifying users’ ages.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024
Ongoing negotiations The Royals are working into the eleventh hour heading into Election Day beyond securing Lucas’ support.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024
This same familiarity may also encourage us to allow ugly, dumbed-down works into our children’s hands.
—Sarah Schutte, National Review, 17 Mar. 2024
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024
They could potentially be removed, reimagined, or worked into the main app later down the line.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Her death, at a hospital, was confirmed by her husband, Richard Philcox, who translated many of her works into English.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Add butter and work into flour with fingers or a fork, as if making pie dough.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Chop down the cover crop into small pieces and work into the soil three to six weeks before planting.
—Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
Haidt’s main suggestion for social media companies is to raise the age account access from 13 to 16 and to put more work into verifying users’ ages.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024
Ongoing negotiations The Royals are working into the eleventh hour heading into Election Day beyond securing Lucas’ support.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024
This same familiarity may also encourage us to allow ugly, dumbed-down works into our children’s hands.
—Sarah Schutte, National Review, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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