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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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
That setlist was put into a shredder on Sept. 15 when Springsteen headlined the Sea.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
The 16-15 decision in the Senate put into motion the plan that created Miller Park.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Yes; slide schedules can also be put into effect when there is severe weather that affects the roads, particularly snow.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
That setlist was put into a shredder on Sept. 15 when Springsteen headlined the Sea.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
The 16-15 decision in the Senate put into motion the plan that created Miller Park.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Yes; slide schedules can also be put into effect when there is severe weather that affects the roads, particularly snow.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Put into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20into. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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