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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Finally, this exemplary fabric had been put into a massive machine called the Dolphin 1200, which finishes the fabric and prevents it from shrinking. Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 The segments, which air weekdays at noon, celebrate Black artists and use music to put into context the integral role that jazz played in the Civil Rights Movement. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 Following the collision in Washington, DC, the law was put into action by the NTSB. Michelle Watson, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025 There’s widespread doubt on Wall Street that Trump will rush to put into effect those massive tariffs in full force on Saturday. Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 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 13 Feb. 2025.

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