as in earns
to receive as return for effort
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Recent Examples of brings in
Last week, organizers canceled the yearly Habanos cigar festival that brings in millions of dollars of revenue.
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Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Quinn temporarily took over as the defensive play-caller but now brings in Jones to try to rebuild a unit that was among the worst in the NFL while the Commanders went 5-12 a year after going 12-5 and making it all the way to the NFC championship game.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Built in 1929, the theater brings in national acts like Dave Mason, Béla Fleck, and Bryan Adams, and screens throwback movies with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment in a space featuring castle balconies and a starlit ceiling.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead, Netflix shifted its focus toward how much money the business brings in and how people actually use the platform.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Initial acts will feature a variety of musical performances before the theater brings in Broadway shows.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Tony Khan often brings in independent performers for enhancement matches to get a closer look at them.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Scott’s brand Range brings in seven figures in revenue and is sold in 88 Sephora stores.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The area, about a 125-mile drive south from New York City, brings in about 27 million people every year, according to city officials.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Quinn temporarily took over as the defensive play-caller but now brings in Jones to try to rebuild a unit that was among the worst in the NFL while the Commanders went 5-12 a year after going 12-5 and making it all the way to the NFC championship game.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Built in 1929, the theater brings in national acts like Dave Mason, Béla Fleck, and Bryan Adams, and screens throwback movies with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment in a space featuring castle balconies and a starlit ceiling.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead, Netflix shifted its focus toward how much money the business brings in and how people actually use the platform.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Initial acts will feature a variety of musical performances before the theater brings in Broadway shows.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Tony Khan often brings in independent performers for enhancement matches to get a closer look at them.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Scott’s brand Range brings in seven figures in revenue and is sold in 88 Sephora stores.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The area, about a 125-mile drive south from New York City, brings in about 27 million people every year, according to city officials.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings in
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Raised on a strict diet of toughness and discipline by his father, Dean arrives with undeniable talent – and an arrogance that quickly earns him enemies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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The sacrifice lands Eun-jae in the hospital, but also earns her Seong-sin’s complete trust and devotion.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mizzou has some big Quad 1 SEC wins, too, including its most recent over A&M.—
Ally Schniepp,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The game has a progressive jackpot that grows until someone wins and in her case, the prize was $768,201, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Later, Harper returns the favor, watching with rapt admiration when Eric pivots and gains a foothold during a CNN confrontation with Tender’s inscrutable CFO Whitney (Max Minghella), who is fighting against a new audit for his fiscally defunct company.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Germany, meanwhile, gains political flexibility and a partner more aligned with big-picture EU politics.—
Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The on-site activity center, Compass Sports, makes outdoor recreation effortless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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That makes Iran the world’s sixth-largest oil producer – an impressive feat, considering Iran faces worldwide sanctions that have severely limited its potential customers.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t factor in the attention Cade Cunningham garners from defenders, which should generate open looks for Huerter.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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If the justices agree to hear oral arguments, the 90-day clock gets re-set, possibly pushing a final decision back to as late as October.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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For its opening, the Costa Mesa location is offering a choice deal where $5 gets you two slices and a beverage.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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The appearance lands as SXSW marks four decades in Austin, with this year’s festival scheduled for March 12–18.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Who is in the boardroom also impacts who lands in the C-suite.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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