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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"Obviously, there's a need to bring in change to give the government that new direction that I've called for. That's just the reality of politics," Burnham said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
But even with that soft competition for sports fans’ attention, the World Cup demonstrated an ability to bring in viewers who don’t follow the sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The possible sale of a stake in Liverpool would be consistent with FSG’s past moves to bring in partners as a way of fueling the team’s growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
So, for now, Hewitt’s solution will be to bring in her own home-cooked lunches, emphasis on cooked.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
I followed Miss Love into the company room, set down her baggage, and went out to bring in the rest of it.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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