entry to or entry into?

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InAh
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entry to or entry into?

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Hi everyone! I have some doubts about the right preposition in the following sentence:
"She was refused entry to Spain". Should it be "She was refused entry into Spain?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
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Re: entry to or entry into?

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Both are possible but "to" is probably more normal. The word "into" really makes it sound as though she is at the border, trying desperately to get in.
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Re: entry to or entry into?

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Thank you!
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