Phrasal Verbs with INTO

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break into break_into
(inseparable) to forcibly enter

Mary broke into the car to steal the stereo.

come into
(inseparable) to acquire

Mary came into a lot of money when her grandfather passed away.

get into get_into
(inseparable) to be involved with

If you get into the wrong crowd, you are likely to get into a lot of trouble.

look into look_into
(inseparable) to investigate

The grand jury is looking into the allegations that bribes influenced the mayor's actions.

run into run_into
(inseparable) to meet unexpectedly

I was surprised when I ran into Bill on the way to the store yesterday.

talk into
(separable) to persuade to do something

Max talked Mary into going to Mexico with him.

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