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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Interestingly, heading into January, Mitchell put significant background work into attempting to line up a summer deal for Abdukodir Khusanov, who instead joined Manchester City.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
That now feels like a fulcrum in your career, in terms of the shift from doing more personal work into straight action.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Just a system for turning everyday work into content that connects and converts.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Once fame set in, Kurt kind of had a little bit of an attitude that worked into the live performance.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
That now feels like a fulcrum in your career, in terms of the shift from doing more personal work into straight action.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Just a system for turning everyday work into content that connects and converts.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Once fame set in, Kurt kind of had a little bit of an attitude that worked into the live performance.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Work into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20into. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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