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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Workers typically don’t have the technical depth to understand the cyber, data and other exposures their agents introduce or which bad actors they let in through the front door, said T.J.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
"The government should regulate this a bit... They should let in only climbers of quality -- there should be a limit," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 22, 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
Only Nottingham Forest have let in more among Premier League clubs.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
Una’s death cut the earth from under Samuel’s feet and opened his defended keep and let in old age.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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