bring in
verb
brought in; bringing in; brings in
2
: to produce as profit or return
each sale brought in $5
3
: to enable (a base runner) to reach home plate by hitting the ball
4
: to report to a court
the jury brought in a verdict
5
a
: to cause (something, such as an oil well) to be productive
b
: to win tricks with the cards of (a long suit) in bridge
6
: earn
brings in a good salary
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Examples of bring in in a Sentence
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Nick Saban, former head football coach at the University of Alabama (after a stint at Michigan State), was even brought in for one mandatory meeting.
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Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 18 May 2024
The conclusion also brought in stronger livestream viewership.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 17 May 2024
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Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 18 May 2024
The conclusion also brought in stronger livestream viewership.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for bring in
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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