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let in

British  

verb

  1. to allow to enter

  2. to involve (oneself or another) in (something more than is expected)

    he let himself in for a lot of extra work

  3. to allow (someone) to know about or participate in

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Newcastle have let in a whopping 23 goals since they kept their most recent clean sheet in a 3-0 win against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last month.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Arsenal have conceded just seven goals in 13 games in the Premier League, but City have let in more than double that with 16 in just 14 games.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

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

Slot's men have let in 11 goals in their eight league games, in stark contrast to just three by Premier League leaders Arsenal.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Open windows let in the scent of the starfruit flowers.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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