pour into

phrasal verb

poured into; pouring into; pours into
: to spend (a large amount of money, time, energy, etc.) on (something)
She has poured thousands (of dollars) into the business.
He has been pouring all his time/resources into the project.

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In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, vanilla and cinnamon/sugar mixture; pour into a shallow dish. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 That is a testament to the passion and effort our team poured into the project. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024 Tammy hesitantly asks what seasonings her sister is pouring into the pot. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 There once was a building on Detroit’s east side where a dignified gentleman poured into young people through lessons taught on and off the basketball court. Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pour into 

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“Pour into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour%20into. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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