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'in''In' emphasizes the fact it is in your hand, whereas 'into' emphasizes the movement of placing it there, that's why it is used with verbs of movement. To answer your question, I don't think there is a difference in meaning, the result is the same.

'in' emphasizes the fact it is in your hand, whereas 'into' emphasizes the movement of placing it there, that's why it is used with verbs of movement. To answer your question, I don't think there is a difference in meaning, the result is the same.

'In' emphasizes the fact it is in your hand, whereas 'into' emphasizes the movement of placing it there, that's why it is used with verbs of movement. To answer your question, I don't think there is a difference in meaning, the result is the same.

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'in' emphasizes the fact it is in your hand, whereas 'into' emphasizes the movement of placing it there, that's why it is used with verbs of movement. To answer your question, I don't think there is a difference in meaning, the result is the same.