bring in
verb
brought in; bringing in; brings in
2
: to produce as profit or return
each sale brought in $5
3
: to enable (a base runner) to reach home plate by hitting the ball
4
: to report to a court
the jury brought in a verdict
5
a
: to cause (something, such as an oil well) to be productive
b
: to win tricks with the cards of (a long suit) in bridge
6
: earn
brings in a good salary
Examples of bring in in a Sentence
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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In many cases, nutrition practitioners are brought in purely to provide body composition assessments.
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Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Rodriguez, who hired four people, faced criticism for bringing in two people who did ad work for his unsuccessful, 2022 mayoral bid and one who led a local Democratic club that endorsed him for District 2 days after signing a consulting contract with Rodriguez’s office.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Because of the lack of experience, Danielson said his staff will be looking to bring in defensive linemen through the spring transfer portal, which opens Wednesday.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2025
After a disappointing 2024 campaign, the team brought in a new coaching staff and general manager.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Rodriguez, who hired four people, faced criticism for bringing in two people who did ad work for his unsuccessful, 2022 mayoral bid and one who led a local Democratic club that endorsed him for District 2 days after signing a consulting contract with Rodriguez’s office.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Because of the lack of experience, Danielson said his staff will be looking to bring in defensive linemen through the spring transfer portal, which opens Wednesday.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2025
After a disappointing 2024 campaign, the team brought in a new coaching staff and general manager.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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