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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Soil and Water Coleus likes moist, fertile soil and does best in loamy conditions with an ample layer of compost or well-aged manure worked into the soil.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
And there, worked into her natural texture, were delicate loops of more black sequins, creating gorgeous, glistening dimension and the best kind of matchy-matchy look.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 June 2024
And so the expectation went from this is a luxury to this is something that everybody needs, and that expectation has driven money and work into these areas.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Brandon Pili, who made the initial 53-man regular-season roster last year as an undrafted rookie, can also work into the mix.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
And there, worked into her natural texture, were delicate loops of more black sequins, creating gorgeous, glistening dimension and the best kind of matchy-matchy look.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 June 2024
And so the expectation went from this is a luxury to this is something that everybody needs, and that expectation has driven money and work into these areas.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Brandon Pili, who made the initial 53-man regular-season roster last year as an undrafted rookie, can also work into the mix.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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