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
The economic boom brought in by human capital from Russians and Ukrainians fleeing to the country over the Russian invasion of Ukraine helped offset concerns about his divisive foreign policy.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 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
As the webcam business expanded, a British entrepreneur named Naomi John was brought in to help.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
But she was brought in with a mandate for change and she's been executing on that, creating lots of controversies along the way.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The role now requires enough legal literacy to know which decisions need counsel, which can move without it and how to frame the conversation when the counsel is brought in.
—Rafael Pimentel Pinto, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Barca need a new No 9 to replace Lewandowski, while Gordon is being brought in to further strengthen the front line.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
David Ellison, chief executive of CBS News parent Paramount, brought in Weiss — a skeptic of legacy media — with a mandate to move the division more to the political center.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The building's neoclassical bones are intact, but Kimpton has brought in its signature whimsy, making a hotel that feels both historic and contemporary.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 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
As the webcam business expanded, a British entrepreneur named Naomi John was brought in to help.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
But she was brought in with a mandate for change and she's been executing on that, creating lots of controversies along the way.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The role now requires enough legal literacy to know which decisions need counsel, which can move without it and how to frame the conversation when the counsel is brought in.
—Rafael Pimentel Pinto, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Barca need a new No 9 to replace Lewandowski, while Gordon is being brought in to further strengthen the front line.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
David Ellison, chief executive of CBS News parent Paramount, brought in Weiss — a skeptic of legacy media — with a mandate to move the division more to the political center.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The building's neoclassical bones are intact, but Kimpton has brought in its signature whimsy, making a hotel that feels both historic and contemporary.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought in
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The Wolves won Game 6, 3-2, and Game 7, 4-3, in enemy territory to advance to the 2026 Western Conference Final.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Grant Taylor earned his second save by striking out the side in the ninth inning as the White Sox evened the three-game series with Philadelphia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Staged at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, the musical is in its third run on Broadway — and earned 11 Tony nominations, including for best revival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Yes votes for Measure ER, which only needs 50% of the vote plus one for approval, have slowly gained day after day as more ballots — and in particular, ballots from Election Day or later — were counted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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This will be only the second appearance ever for the nation that gained independence in 1960.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Software engineers have largely reaped the benefits of AI agents, but workers in other roles have been slower to adopt the technology.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The steel company was awarded General Motors’ (GM) Supplier of the Year for 2025 earlier in the month, and has reaped the benefits of elevated steel prices from the spring.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The film isn’t interested in the ethical issues of a boss sleeping with her underling or how exactly Jackie garnered such a vexing reputation.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Led by star guard Jalen Brunson and beloved forward Karl-Anthony Towns, this year’s Knicks squad has garnered the attention of seemingly everyone in New York City – including a growing list of celebrity fans crowding the sidelines for the team’s playoff run.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Some of the area’s best food products are made by members of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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On Wednesday, May 20, The Substance actor, 72, filed a petition to end his $13,750 monthly child support payments to his ex-wife Kimberly Buffington for his 18-year-old twins Thomas and Zoe following their high school graduation, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The assault happened in September 1992, and his victim was under 14 years old, per online court records obtained by USA TODAY.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Root got a strike past Babe, and did those Cub bench jockeys holler and hiss!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The moment came in the fifth inning when Freeland got Milwaukee third baseman Luis Rengifo to fly out to deep center field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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