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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Under Outlaw tournament rules, anglers typically get eight hours on the water to bring in five bass.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
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
We waited patiently as we saw the workman come out and bring in his bag.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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