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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Those who believe they were erroneously put into default can dispute their loan status.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Half of that 20% was put up for public sale while the other half was put into a liquidity pool.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 May 2025
As a cardinal, Leo put into practice one of Francis’ most revolutionary reforms by having three women serve on the Vatican board that vets bishop nominations.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Because Payne died without a will, Tweedy and Bray will be responsible for Payne’s money, property, and possessions, much of which could be put into a trust for Bear.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Half of that 20% was put up for public sale while the other half was put into a liquidity pool.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 May 2025
As a cardinal, Leo put into practice one of Francis’ most revolutionary reforms by having three women serve on the Vatican board that vets bishop nominations.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Because Payne died without a will, Tweedy and Bray will be responsible for Payne’s money, property, and possessions, much of which could be put into a trust for Bear.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
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“Put into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20into. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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