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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Stuart, London: Bring in an interim, the season is over.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Bring in a few unscented candles to help the room exhale a little.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
Bring in a tree from another part of the world, and you are planting an island of sterility that won’t help our natural, interconnected flora and fauna adapt to climate change.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2023
Bring in natural elements such as greenery and branches.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023
“That’s Bellingham’s boy. You stay away from him. Bring in that water. We’ve a world of work to do.”
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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