bring in
verb
brought in; bringing in; brings in
2
: to produce as profit or return
each sale brought in $5
3
: to enable (a base runner) to reach home plate by hitting the ball
4
: to report to a court
the jury brought in a verdict
5
a
: to cause (something, such as an oil well) to be productive
b
: to win tricks with the cards of (a long suit) in bridge
6
: earn
brings in a good salary
Examples of bring in in a Sentence
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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The industry also took some assurance from the fact that film and series, much like big tech, represent one of the United States’ strongest trade surpluses, because of how much more Hollywood blockbusters bring in from abroad compared to foreign content’s slim earnings within the United States.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
The band concept was curated by Go West Creative’s entertainment producer, Jeremy Vaughn, who brought in Tyler Cain as music director.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 May 2025
Nile monitors, smaller cousins to the massive Komodo dragons of Indonesia, were first introduced to Florida by the exotic pet trade, the same industry that brought in iguanas and Burmese pythons.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2025
The plans say the parade would showcase the Army’s 250 years of service and foresee bringing in soldiers from at least 11 corps and divisions nationwide.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
The band concept was curated by Go West Creative’s entertainment producer, Jeremy Vaughn, who brought in Tyler Cain as music director.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 May 2025
Nile monitors, smaller cousins to the massive Komodo dragons of Indonesia, were first introduced to Florida by the exotic pet trade, the same industry that brought in iguanas and Burmese pythons.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2025
The plans say the parade would showcase the Army’s 250 years of service and foresee bringing in soldiers from at least 11 corps and divisions nationwide.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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