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
Synonyms
Examples of bring in in a Sentence
she's bringing in good money selling houses
Recent Examples on the Web
The Bears brought in Ogbongbemiga as special teams reinforcement.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
University of Southern California officials closed their main campus and brought in Los Angeles police to tear down an encampment Sunday as pro-Palestinian protests continued to sweep across the nation's universities − and law enforcement is increasingly called in to disband the demonstrations.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
But bringing in college hockey’s best player from this past season, and potentially a No. 1 center for years to come, is not a bad start.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 May 2024
Although many, like Watts, have been coming to the pantry for years, each month brings in new faces, like Laura Castro who heard about Seva Collective through her kids' school.
—Simrin Singh, CBS News, 4 May 2024
The Army’s psychological warfare soldiers are using their brand of mental combat to bring in what the service needs: recruits.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Fortune, 3 May 2024
One unauthorized YouTube upload brought in more than 6 million views.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The Texas Rangers are bringing in a familiar face to help offset a roster depleted by injuries.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024
In October, Forbes ranked him second on its list of the Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities of 2023, estimating that his estate had brought in $100 million over the previous 12 months.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 7 May 2024
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
University of Southern California officials closed their main campus and brought in Los Angeles police to tear down an encampment Sunday as pro-Palestinian protests continued to sweep across the nation's universities − and law enforcement is increasingly called in to disband the demonstrations.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
But bringing in college hockey’s best player from this past season, and potentially a No. 1 center for years to come, is not a bad start.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 May 2024
Although many, like Watts, have been coming to the pantry for years, each month brings in new faces, like Laura Castro who heard about Seva Collective through her kids' school.
—Simrin Singh, CBS News, 4 May 2024
The Army’s psychological warfare soldiers are using their brand of mental combat to bring in what the service needs: recruits.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Fortune, 3 May 2024
One unauthorized YouTube upload brought in more than 6 million views.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The Texas Rangers are bringing in a familiar face to help offset a roster depleted by injuries.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024
In October, Forbes ranked him second on its list of the Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities of 2023, estimating that his estate had brought in $100 million over the previous 12 months.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 7 May 2024
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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