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
Recent Examples on the Web
The disparity highlights just how much money Valve brings in with a relatively small workforce.
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Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 July 2024
The musical had been one of the top grossing in the industry, particularly toward the end of its run, with $2.77 million brought in during its final week.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, which just re-upped its Netflix deal with a multiyear first-look film and TV agreement, has brought in Showtime’s Jessie Dicovitsky as Head of Television.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2024
The only bullet points that weren’t enacted were the suggestions not to eat in the dairy barn and not to bring in toys or drinking vessels.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 16 July 2024
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Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 July 2024
The musical had been one of the top grossing in the industry, particularly toward the end of its run, with $2.77 million brought in during its final week.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, which just re-upped its Netflix deal with a multiyear first-look film and TV agreement, has brought in Showtime’s Jessie Dicovitsky as Head of Television.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2024
The only bullet points that weren’t enacted were the suggestions not to eat in the dairy barn and not to bring in toys or drinking vessels.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 16 July 2024
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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