let in
Britishverb
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to allow to enter
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to involve (oneself or another) in (something more than is expected)
he let himself in for a lot of extra work
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to allow (someone) to know about or participate in
Example Sentences
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Speaking to reporters last week, Filosa said he could see Leapmotor vehicles being sold in Mexico, and possibly Canada, which has recently decided to let in a limited number of Chinese cars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
But L.A.’s most cherished landmarks belong to us and us alone, a secret you’re let in on if you live here long enough and pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
"There won't be anyone left to work," said Rossi, noting that a reluctance to let in Ukrainians due to rising anti-immigrant sentiment could be counterproductive.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
Pizza Hut was so popular on opening day that the doors had to be locked in between seatings, with customers let in and out a few at a time.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025
She had fallen back on her pillow asleep; she did not even wake when I had pulled up the blind and let in the sunlight which flooded the room.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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