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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
Counselors were brought in, but specifics as to how this teenager was killed were not provided.
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Steve Pickett, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
However, the film never asks why a therapist or crisis negotiator wasn’t brought in to assist air traffic control in trying to save Russell’s life.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Most fascinating was a trip down memory lane that found the singer alone on stage at a desk, with a laptop — a boy and his MacBook — spontaneously looking up old videos to sing along with, in the only part of the hour-and-a-half set that brought in any catalog material.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Their bodies were recovered only after the Fire Department’s rescue dive team brought in a pump.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The agreement with Sacramento City Unified School District stemmed from a complaint brought in 2022 by a student after a teacher refused to use preferred pronouns or to place the student, who identified as male, in a boys’ group for a class activity.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Ashman, the show’s lyricist, had died in 1991, so Tim Rice was brought in to work with Menken.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The group sided with Nicks, and brought in Mike Campbell and Neil Finn to replace Buckingham on the tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
The case was brought in California by Anssaf Ali Mayo, a member of Yemen's parliament and a prominent figure in the Islamist al-Islah party.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Steve Pickett, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
However, the film never asks why a therapist or crisis negotiator wasn’t brought in to assist air traffic control in trying to save Russell’s life.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Most fascinating was a trip down memory lane that found the singer alone on stage at a desk, with a laptop — a boy and his MacBook — spontaneously looking up old videos to sing along with, in the only part of the hour-and-a-half set that brought in any catalog material.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Their bodies were recovered only after the Fire Department’s rescue dive team brought in a pump.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The agreement with Sacramento City Unified School District stemmed from a complaint brought in 2022 by a student after a teacher refused to use preferred pronouns or to place the student, who identified as male, in a boys’ group for a class activity.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Ashman, the show’s lyricist, had died in 1991, so Tim Rice was brought in to work with Menken.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The group sided with Nicks, and brought in Mike Campbell and Neil Finn to replace Buckingham on the tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
The case was brought in California by Anssaf Ali Mayo, a member of Yemen's parliament and a prominent figure in the Islamist al-Islah party.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought in
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The result also means Orlando still hasn’t won on the road in the postseason under Mosley.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Bednar tallied his second loss of the season after allowing three hits, two runs (one earned) and a walk in the bottom of that frame.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Colfer earned praise and a Golden Globe award for his sensitive portrayal of Kurt's journey, which included several timely bullying storylines.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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One notable exception was Hungary’s flagship BUX index, which gained 3% in Budapest following national elections that ended Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-years in power.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Williams-Sonoma — The kitchen and cookware retailer gained more than 2% after getting an upgrade to buy at Goldman Sachs.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Of course, the lawyers had reaped the bulk of the financial rewards.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Still, the company's investors have reaped major benefits, with the company's share price up more than 73% in the last five years alone.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bianco’s event garnered more people.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is the first hotel in Europe to feature five Michelin stars under one roof—garnered here by three distinct restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bass made her announcement at the water reclamation facility, where construction is ongoing to double the site’s capacity to turn wastewater into pure drinking water.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, which results in a soft, airy, and comfortable feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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While raising young children, Currie finally obtained her undergraduate degree in 1968 before working on the campaign of activist and lawyer Michael Shakman to be elected delegate to the 1969-70 constitutional convention.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Chicago obtained first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the appeal that got the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic onto the award ballots might earn him All-NBA, but did not lead to him getting his first MVP award.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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