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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There are probably still players that they will look to bring in, but they have got a couple of great options in every position now.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Supplies for the vessels—food, fuel, assorted goods for the shops on board—come from local suppliers in the region or from ports, especially in Bahrain, where ships with the Navy’s Combat Logistics Command bring in supplies.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
He convinced Castro that Old Havana could bring in desperately needed tourist dollars and was worth restoring.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Gaspar said District 3 is already doing its part to bring in new housing development in areas like Warner Center, and he remains skeptical of increasing density in single-family home neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Ma headed out to bring in the other animals and batten down the house.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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