as in won
to receive as return for effort
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Recent Examples of brought in
As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Import records show the Esparto compound brought in significant quantities of both consumer and display-grade fireworks for years.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.
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Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
The commission brought in Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, who indeed were also the landscape architects for Central Park in New York City.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Five cranes were brought in for lighting and equipment, and the fire department sprayed down the street to give it a mystical glow.
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
Moretti was one of several children brought in by NBC News to try the technology at Roblox’s headquarters.
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
The dynamic shifted in April 2025 after voters brought in newcomer Commissioner Richard Lara, and Kirk Menendez lost against Lago for mayor.
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
She was brought in by Paramount CEO David Ellison last October with a mandate to shake things up at CBS and restore trust in media.
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Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Import records show the Esparto compound brought in significant quantities of both consumer and display-grade fireworks for years.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.
—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
The commission brought in Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, who indeed were also the landscape architects for Central Park in New York City.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Five cranes were brought in for lighting and equipment, and the fire department sprayed down the street to give it a mystical glow.
—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
Moretti was one of several children brought in by NBC News to try the technology at Roblox’s headquarters.
—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
The dynamic shifted in April 2025 after voters brought in newcomer Commissioner Richard Lara, and Kirk Menendez lost against Lago for mayor.
—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
She was brought in by Paramount CEO David Ellison last October with a mandate to shake things up at CBS and restore trust in media.
—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought in
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The Royals won the first two games; the Rays were outscored 14-6 while not holding a lead once in the series.
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Haiti later won a true goal thanks to a lethal shot from Isidor.
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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So many of those parcels had been seized, stolen, or abandoned, or else were ticking away into the high season, cash millions worth of cannabis sown and soon to be reaped.
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Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
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The use of the platform has garnered pushback from community members concerned about the overreliance on technology in schools.
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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He also was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl again in 2015.
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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On Wednesday, June 24, the Second District Court of Appeal in California reversed its previous decision regarding the participation of Russian businessman Yuri Shefler, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on 911 call audio and police reports obtained through a public records request showing the suspect was released to his father after the alleged hit-and-run.
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So who got a some fries with their shake?
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This is the same team that got all of the hostages out of the tunnels of Gaza that nobody said could be done.
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