Which should you use, enter or enter into? When the verb enter means to come or go into a place, enter does not take a preposition; enter into is incorrect.
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The tape shows a man entering into the building.
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The tape shows a man entering the building.
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The phrase enter into something means to become involved in something. The preposition into is necessary.
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The group entered a discussion about health care plans.
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The group entered into a discussion about health care plans.
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