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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What hotels are near Epic Universe? Not only are hotel accommodations located near Epic Universe, there's even a hotel that's worked into the very layout of the park itself. EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Hoping to get some of his work into more prestigious and widely read publications, Ramanujan wrote letters to several British mathematicians, enclosing pages of findings for their review. Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 Expect paint splatters, swipes, blurs, and smudges worked into your manicures. Annie Blay, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024 The space agency hopes the adjustment will keep Hubble working into the 2030s. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for work into 

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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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