buy into

phrase

: to purchase a portion of or interest in
the TV network bought into its local football team

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The era of buying into every viral piece or collaboration is slowing. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Those are the kinds of things that allow Roberts to keep the egos in check, not just with the superstars but with the role players that need to understand their role and buy into it. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Moreover, because the equity would be contributed rather than purchased, taxpayers also face none of the usual risk of buying into a bubble at the top. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Canada getting out of the group stage, complete with one of the World Cup’s great barnstorming performances against Qatar, led an entire nation still curious about the sport to buy into this team’s possibilities. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for buy into

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of buy into was in 1746

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“Buy into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buy%20into. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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