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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The pair’s goal is to bring in local and outside entertainment.
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Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Two bounced pitches that César Salazar could not block brought in runs.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
The Panthers have brought in some intriguing talent to try to sneak onto the roster.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The situation was so toxic, the suit claimed, Sony Pictures had to be brought in for an emergency meeting.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
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Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Two bounced pitches that César Salazar could not block brought in runs.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
The Panthers have brought in some intriguing talent to try to sneak onto the roster.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The situation was so toxic, the suit claimed, Sony Pictures had to be brought in for an emergency meeting.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
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 11 May. 2026.
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