bring in
Britishverb
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to yield (income, profit, or cash)
his investments brought him in £100
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to produce or return (a verdict)
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to put forward or introduce (a legislative bill, etc)
Example Sentences
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Norwegian may bring in new leadership to address the issue, Chidsey added.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Earnings above a certain level aren’t taxed for Social Security — in 2026, that amount is $184,500 — so raising that cap would bring in more revenue from workers with higher incomes.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
"We need to focus a big regeneration project on Sheerness itself and on the towns on the western side of the island, because that will help us bring in new job opportunities," he says.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Proponents of Measure CB argue that it would level the playing field and bring in revenue for the cash-strapped city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The look on Tyler’s face when he sees me bring in a really big fish.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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