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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Last year's event brought in $11 million, per Deadline.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Shelters brought in adoptable dogs and more than 31 pups, including rescues from Tennessee, no less, found forever homes during the event.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Whereas Tsakiris, a homegrown product, predated Arena’s arrival, Martinez, the team’s leading goal scorer, was one of 13 players brought in by the new coach to debut this season.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
That leads Luke Leone (Michael Trucco) to bring in a controversial new battalion chief, Brett Richards (Shawn Hatosy) — a man Vince couldn’t stand, according to Sharon.
—Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Shelters brought in adoptable dogs and more than 31 pups, including rescues from Tennessee, no less, found forever homes during the event.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Whereas Tsakiris, a homegrown product, predated Arena’s arrival, Martinez, the team’s leading goal scorer, was one of 13 players brought in by the new coach to debut this season.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
That leads Luke Leone (Michael Trucco) to bring in a controversial new battalion chief, Brett Richards (Shawn Hatosy) — a man Vince couldn’t stand, according to Sharon.
—Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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