plural buy-ins
: acceptance of and willingness to actively support and participate in something (such as a proposed new plan or policy)
Without buy-in from his troops, Gruden's just another tuned-out coach.—
Tim Keown
Tim KeownProbably the biggest challenge is to increase teacher buy-in. Some worry that Khan's methods are too untested. Others are more blunt, saying he wants to replace teachers with computers.—Kayla Webley
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Advertisement Redefining productivity for the 21st century, however, requires making big, often difficult changes to longstanding workplace norms, and likely won’t succeed without enthusiastic employee buy-in.
—Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Four Seasons Puerto Rico comprises 104 guest rooms and 35 suites, along with a portfolio of private residences that anchor the property’s buy-in offerings.
—Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
But Hawkins has experienced a breakout season in Year 2 with the Patriots thanks to a complete buy-in to Vrabel’s program.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The company raised $13 million in 2025, with buy-in from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, Kevin Durant’s 35V and Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six VC fund.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Four Seasons Puerto Rico comprises 104 guest rooms and 35 suites, along with a portfolio of private residences that anchor the property’s buy-in offerings.
—Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
But Hawkins has experienced a breakout season in Year 2 with the Patriots thanks to a complete buy-in to Vrabel’s program.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The company raised $13 million in 2025, with buy-in from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, Kevin Durant’s 35V and Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six VC fund.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Buy-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buy-in. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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