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
Sinyor also brought in local Panama actors Andrea Perez Meana as Dan’s ex wife as well as Arian Abadi and Monalisa Arias for cameo roles.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Smith, an assistant previously who was brought in when Hiller was promoted in February of 2024, admitted that last year’s reverse sweep at the hands of the Oilers had a lingering effect on the team.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Larijani is also close with former President Hassan Rouhani, who can be brought in from the cold as the doyen of the regime’s West-facing faction.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
But these towns still brought in significant revenue for their smaller populations.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The city’s most popular beaches, Clifton and Camps Bay, are a short drive away for those prepared to brace the brisk Atlantic waters; yoga teachers can be brought in on demand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
According to the news release, all of the produce was brought in by Food 4 Thought and sourced from small California farms, reinforcing the district’s Global Citizen competency and commitment to environmental responsibility.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
More than 40 lawsuits have been brought in federal courts, but litigation has been complicated by the time lapse — the properties involved were confiscated during the early years of the Castro revolution — and the interpretation of the law.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Smith, an assistant previously who was brought in when Hiller was promoted in February of 2024, admitted that last year’s reverse sweep at the hands of the Oilers had a lingering effect on the team.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Larijani is also close with former President Hassan Rouhani, who can be brought in from the cold as the doyen of the regime’s West-facing faction.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
But these towns still brought in significant revenue for their smaller populations.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The city’s most popular beaches, Clifton and Camps Bay, are a short drive away for those prepared to brace the brisk Atlantic waters; yoga teachers can be brought in on demand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
According to the news release, all of the produce was brought in by Food 4 Thought and sourced from small California farms, reinforcing the district’s Global Citizen competency and commitment to environmental responsibility.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
More than 40 lawsuits have been brought in federal courts, but litigation has been complicated by the time lapse — the properties involved were confiscated during the early years of the Castro revolution — and the interpretation of the law.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought in
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Since returning from the winter break, Arsenal have won eight of their ten fixtures (losing just one and being tied in another), while also becoming the first-ever winner of the new FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in February.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gonzales, a father of six, first won his seat in 2020 after retiring from a 20-year career in the Navy that included time in Iraq and Afghanistan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The victory earned back-to-back state titles for Decatur.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most billionaires, including those named by Sanders, have earned their fortunes by producing values that consumers are willing to pay for.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Britain retained the base, and another on Cyprus, after the eastern Mediterranean island gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace, which is South Korea’s largest defense manufacturer, saw shares surge 22%, while Korea Aerospace Industries gained more than 7%.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Brentford, Bournemouth and particularly Brighton & Hove Albion have reaped the benefits of signing up-and-coming talents who, ideally, will excel in the Premier League and be sold on to a bigger club at a huge profit.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Mustangs have reaped the benefits.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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An online petition against the hotel has garnered almost 3,900 signatures.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Its authors tell in previously unheard detail how Cardinal Robert Prevost, a low-key Augustinian friar from Chicago, had quietly garnered support from fellow cardinals as the conclave got underway but remained under the radar of wider attention as a serious candidate.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Federal officials provided little evidence to support claims that agents whose names are made public face danger.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The real gold mine would be if the government were to release the first-ever photo or video of a UAP obtained via satellite, said Harvard professor and astrophysicist Avi Loeb.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Longtime basketball coach Rod Barnes and athletic director Kyle Condor have left their jobs, and Condor filed a lawsuit against the school alleging wrongful termination, according to court documents obtained by The Times.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Bulls got within 10 again on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, but each time the Kings came up with big baskets to stem the tide and secure the victory.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Phillip Danault got a lukewarm reception during his first game in Los Angeles since the Kings traded him back to Montreal in December.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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