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
Examples of bring in in a Sentence
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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After Colt Keith struck out, Hinch brought in Wenceel Pérez, hitting for Spencer Toreklson.
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Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Moyes rejigged his attack, bringing in £35million summer signing Tyler Dibling for Dewsbury-Hall and shifting Iliman Ndiaye into the No 10 role.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Entrepreneurs are first pulled toward their passion in all sorts of ways—whether that be through an overbearing parent, chasing a childhood dream career, or realization that a hobby can bring in millions.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
With more than 20 years of experience at Calvin Klein, Victoria Beckham, Chloé and Stella McCartney, Smiley-Smith was brought in to re-establish a more refined, accessible luxury profile.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Moyes rejigged his attack, bringing in £35million summer signing Tyler Dibling for Dewsbury-Hall and shifting Iliman Ndiaye into the No 10 role.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Entrepreneurs are first pulled toward their passion in all sorts of ways—whether that be through an overbearing parent, chasing a childhood dream career, or realization that a hobby can bring in millions.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
With more than 20 years of experience at Calvin Klein, Victoria Beckham, Chloé and Stella McCartney, Smiley-Smith was brought in to re-establish a more refined, accessible luxury profile.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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