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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Coming off the worst combined season in the history of the two franchises, the Jets and Giants both have the chance to bring in several foundational building blocks—if they can avoid fumbling this opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
You don’t bring in the highest-paid closer in history and then not use him in consecutive save situations unless something was wrong.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“We need you to bring in a ton of money from people who owe it, not a ton of technology,” Welch responded.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Ministers argued a ban was premature as the government was already considering introducing its own restrictions and MPs instead voted to give ministers powers to bring in their own rules.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“I’d like to bring in a few of her teachers to talk more specifically about what she owes and how she can turn this around. There’s still time, Sparrow.”
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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