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to receive as return for effort
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Recent Examples of brought in
In 2024, the company brought in over $500 million in systemwide sales, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
This season, the Mets have brought in a group of players known for their key roles in other clubhouses, like Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and Marcus Semien, a former captain of the Texas Rangers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
By the end, Veloso brought in a Steadicam to connote that Robert has found more peace in his later years.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
At the 1989 Emmy Awards, the four-part series brought in seven wins, including best actor in a miniseries for Duvall, from 18 nominations.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Away to Bournemouth, Onana was paired with Douglas Luiz for the first time, the man the former had been brought in to replace.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
While Bad Bunny’s performance had the advantage of being live at the game, Turning Point’s show brought in a sizable number of streamers.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Hospitals brought in temporary travel nurses to continue patient care, and some nurses crossed the picket line early on to report to work.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Her boyfriend, Blake Murray, a pest-control technician, brought in most of their income.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
This season, the Mets have brought in a group of players known for their key roles in other clubhouses, like Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and Marcus Semien, a former captain of the Texas Rangers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
By the end, Veloso brought in a Steadicam to connote that Robert has found more peace in his later years.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
At the 1989 Emmy Awards, the four-part series brought in seven wins, including best actor in a miniseries for Duvall, from 18 nominations.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Away to Bournemouth, Onana was paired with Douglas Luiz for the first time, the man the former had been brought in to replace.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
While Bad Bunny’s performance had the advantage of being live at the game, Turning Point’s show brought in a sizable number of streamers.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Hospitals brought in temporary travel nurses to continue patient care, and some nurses crossed the picket line early on to report to work.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Her boyfriend, Blake Murray, a pest-control technician, brought in most of their income.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought in
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Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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During filming, Yeo was pregnant and gained 30 kilograms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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But until then, studio ownership ensured their theaters got all the first run openings, and the greater profits reaped from them.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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If Pumas reaped greater stamina from high-altitude training, the San Diegans held an edge in height and their strong desire to apply it.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, this particular crash, garnered significant public attention and necessitated our department put out a statement with the basic facts of the incident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Idaho, the defense strategy in a homicide case requires a judge to allow the claim to be made to jurors.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The description was obtained from a forensic analysis of the Ring camera video from Guthrie’s front door.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by Bronx News 12 shows Sincere arguing with several men outside a car at the curb before a hooded gunman drew a weapon and opened fire.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Wemby got his painfully cool peers to play along, to pick up the tempo – and their defense, often at half court.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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As a plant biologist, Kato knew that bioplastics could be made from plants and got curious about the possibilities.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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