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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Many invasive plants and animals have actually been brought in by humans for reasons such as landscaping, food production, research and more.
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Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
Any customer who brings in a clean, personal cup to a participating Starbucks will receive a 10-cent discount on their beverage.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
That’s why people from Southern California are often brought in to supplement and lead local projects, said the Milken Institute’s Klowden.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
The suit was brought in Hawaii state court in March 2020, and Honolulu raised several claims under state law, including creating a public nuisance and failure to warn the public of the risks posed by their fossil fuel products.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 June 2024
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Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
Any customer who brings in a clean, personal cup to a participating Starbucks will receive a 10-cent discount on their beverage.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
That’s why people from Southern California are often brought in to supplement and lead local projects, said the Milken Institute’s Klowden.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
The suit was brought in Hawaii state court in March 2020, and Honolulu raised several claims under state law, including creating a public nuisance and failure to warn the public of the risks posed by their fossil fuel products.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 June 2024
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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