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buy into

British  

verb

  1. to agree with or accept as valid (an argument, theory, etc)

  2. informal to get involved in (an argument, fight, etc)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

buy into Idioms  
  1. Purchase a membership, a share, or an interest in something. For example, I'd love to buy into this partnership, but I can't afford it. [First half of 1600s]


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If he has a super power, both as a captain and coach, it’s his ability to manage big egos and get them to buy into the team concept.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Meanwhile, Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike shares have been strong performers as investors buy into the narrative that security is more important than ever in the AI era.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

It also gives it a strong foothold in the fastest-growing theme in energy, as investors look for new ways to buy into the AI boom.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

For decades, an IPO marked the moment when ordinary investors could buy into a fast-growing company and share in its future expansion.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

And maybe I buy into everything he’s selling because I can see how his one eye is almost welling up with tears.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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