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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Motability will start to bring in the changes on new leases from 13 April for the first 15% of its 930,000 customer base.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The most supersized mainstream phones, with prices soaring past $1,500, generally bring in the biggest profits to manufacturers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The company in February began rolling out advertising for its non-premium users in a bid to bring in more revenue.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
A family of four should bring in just over $280,000 annually.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
“Yes’m, but it sure would hep if she could milk the cow and bring in stovewood.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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