plural buy-ins
: acceptance of and willingness to actively support and participate in something (such as a proposed new plan or policy)
Without buy-in from his troops, Gruden's just another tuned-out coach.—
Tim Keown
Tim KeownProbably the biggest challenge is to increase teacher buy-in. Some worry that Khan's methods are too untested. Others are more blunt, saying he wants to replace teachers with computers.—Kayla Webley
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Applying change management principles, like gaining early buy-in, offering dedicated support and providing proper training, can turn hesitation into enthusiasm and drive successful transformation.
—Hank Boughner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
With the buy-in from Morgan and team owners David and Nicole Tepper, Tilis hired Eager during his first summer on the job.
—Mike Kaye
july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
State support and public buy-in Today, Uruguay has 2,197 housing cooperatives, supplying homes to approximately 5% of the country’s households.
—Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is sending a warning to Republicans that next year’s spending bills must have Democratic buy-in, or the government will likely shut down.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 July 2025
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Hank Boughner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
With the buy-in from Morgan and team owners David and Nicole Tepper, Tilis hired Eager during his first summer on the job.
—Mike Kaye
july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
State support and public buy-in Today, Uruguay has 2,197 housing cooperatives, supplying homes to approximately 5% of the country’s households.
—Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is sending a warning to Republicans that next year’s spending bills must have Democratic buy-in, or the government will likely shut down.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 July 2025
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“Buy-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buy-in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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