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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
Doncic has had an entire offseason to get accustomed to Los Angeles and the team went out and brought in more talent.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Potter made three changes to the starting XI, with Coufal and midfielders Guido Rodriguez and James Ward-Prowse brought in to replace Emerson Palmieri, Lucas Paqueta and Fullkrug.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Starting around 2014, the amount of money McCall brought in through hotel taxes began to increase steadily, by about 5% to 7% each year.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
The company changed its name following the January 2022 majority stake sale to Korea’s CJ ENM, which, in turn, brought in Toho Studios as a minority owner.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
While prosecutors countered that the charge was brought in time, Judge Paul Goldspring ultimately sided with the defense.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
The attempt was tipped and brought in by Locke, who slipped loose into the secondary before taking off for a 64-yard touchdown reception.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
In the bottom half of the tenth, after Blake Treinen got Chapman to ground to second, moving the Manfred Man to third, Roberts brought in Tanner Scott.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
One client brought in her favorite bubblegum-pink handbag; the team scanned it to match the car’s paint exactly.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Potter made three changes to the starting XI, with Coufal and midfielders Guido Rodriguez and James Ward-Prowse brought in to replace Emerson Palmieri, Lucas Paqueta and Fullkrug.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Starting around 2014, the amount of money McCall brought in through hotel taxes began to increase steadily, by about 5% to 7% each year.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
The company changed its name following the January 2022 majority stake sale to Korea’s CJ ENM, which, in turn, brought in Toho Studios as a minority owner.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
While prosecutors countered that the charge was brought in time, Judge Paul Goldspring ultimately sided with the defense.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
The attempt was tipped and brought in by Locke, who slipped loose into the secondary before taking off for a 64-yard touchdown reception.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
In the bottom half of the tenth, after Blake Treinen got Chapman to ground to second, moving the Manfred Man to third, Roberts brought in Tanner Scott.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
One client brought in her favorite bubblegum-pink handbag; the team scanned it to match the car’s paint exactly.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought in
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The Detroit Lions instant game launched in August, and players have won more than $7 million off the new scratch-off game, which costs $5 per ticket.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Long played one year at the school and won a Sac-Joaquin Section Division II title in 2013.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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China has gained a lead in batteries and is aiming for dominance in robotics and next-generation AI-powered manufacturing.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Team Reba also gained 28-year-old Cori Kennedy and 35-year-old Daron Lameek; Team Niall welcomed aboard 31-year-old Revel Day; Team Snoop locked in 24-year-old Natalia Albertini; and Team Michael won over 36-year-old Marty O’Reilly, 38-year-old Aarik Duncan and 34-year-old Rob Cole.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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The institute made this revelation on September 30, as humanoid robots from their startups garnered attention for their ability to work at shipyards and walk on streets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Photos shared online of the sandy-colored dog have garnered more than 520 upvotes, with users admiring his regal yet quirky appearance.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ayo Edebiri made her Venice Film Festival debut last month in some of Matthieu Blazy’s first custom looks for Chanel.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Curry made a rare public appearance at an event in Los Angeles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the musical cult classic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Blueprint plans obtained by The Providence Journal show the 24 by 24 foot space was set to feature a fireplace, freestanding tub and walk-in shower.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sanford served in the Marines from June 2004 through June 2008, working as an automotive mechanic and vehicle recovery operator, according to military records obtained by The Detroit News.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The shows have been sold out since tickets went on sale in August, and while 30,000 lucky fans for both nights got their hands on tickets, thousands more were left on the outside looking in.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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The bestselling mule also got some colorful updates in polished patent.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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