as in winning
to receive as return for effort
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Recent Examples of bringing in
Tourists can threaten ecosystems by compacting soils, squashing fragile vegetation and bringing in non-native microbes and plant species.
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Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Peters executed a safety squeeze later in the inning, bringing in Antonacci to extend the Sox lead to 4-0.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
When Blazers coach Tiago Splitter tried throwing a curveball and bringing in wing Kris Murray off the bench to guard Wembanyama, the Spurs’ giant left him in the dust multiple times in a short span for open buckets at the rim.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Cowboys overhaul defense across the board Dallas owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys have completely rebuilt their defense, adding first‑round talent, overhauling the coaching staff, bringing in nine new defensive players, and shifting their entire defensive philosophy under Brian Schottenheimer.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s a massive loss of talent, and FIU responded by bringing in Myles Cunningham from Bucknell and Lawrene Johnson from rival FAU.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Plants in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and Iran convert oil and gas into products like plastics, polymers and fertilizer, bringing in billions in export revenue.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Some do not welcome the idea of bringing in more people, businesses and developments.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Audrey Hepburn helped to elevate Oscars style, bringing in elegant dresses by couture designers.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Peters executed a safety squeeze later in the inning, bringing in Antonacci to extend the Sox lead to 4-0.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
When Blazers coach Tiago Splitter tried throwing a curveball and bringing in wing Kris Murray off the bench to guard Wembanyama, the Spurs’ giant left him in the dust multiple times in a short span for open buckets at the rim.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Cowboys overhaul defense across the board Dallas owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys have completely rebuilt their defense, adding first‑round talent, overhauling the coaching staff, bringing in nine new defensive players, and shifting their entire defensive philosophy under Brian Schottenheimer.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s a massive loss of talent, and FIU responded by bringing in Myles Cunningham from Bucknell and Lawrene Johnson from rival FAU.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Plants in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and Iran convert oil and gas into products like plastics, polymers and fertilizer, bringing in billions in export revenue.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Some do not welcome the idea of bringing in more people, businesses and developments.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Audrey Hepburn helped to elevate Oscars style, bringing in elegant dresses by couture designers.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing in
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The greatest clutch player in the history of the sport did it again, scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory to end the Frost’s dynasty run, and pushing Montreal to the first PWHL Walter Cup Finals in team history.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Despite winning a landslide election victory in July 2024, Labour’s popularity has sunk and Starmer is getting much of the blame.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Rethinking the design of core functions and processes has been critical for reaping AI’s benefits, Licht says.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Le Prunier is reaping long-term gains.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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One approach gaining support is to slow the displacement of workers with new taxes on AI services and investments.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Investigators determined that Skuce hired Logan Delp to kill Sheppard in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation with his child.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Colorado got on the board via a power play goal later in the second, garnering some controversy.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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The video went viral, garnering almost two million views, an indication that the researchers had an interesting product on their hands.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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In stark contrast to the teenage social scene once synonymous with malls, many of Lincolnwood’s shoppers seemed to come there alone, making beelines for the still-open Old Navy or Victoria Secret without ever removing their headphones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 9th House and trines Venus in your sign, making learning and creative thinking especially fertile.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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This housing push doesn’t have to do with the construction of new housing as much as getting tenants in the door, which might seem like an odd issue to have in a city with as acute of a housing demand as New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Another woman, whose name was redacted, was living in the building and also described men coming by her apartment posing as repairmen, according to the declaration.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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