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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Revenue is the total amount of money that your business brings in from sales.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
There’s been a ton of turnover on the pitching staffs of both teams, but the Dodgers brought in arms that were more toxic and less hittable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The attempt was tipped and brought in by Locke, who slipped loose into the secondary before taking off for a 64-yard touchdown reception.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Legendary director Ishiro Honda and composer Akira Ifukube were brought in, and movie magic was about to be made.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
There’s been a ton of turnover on the pitching staffs of both teams, but the Dodgers brought in arms that were more toxic and less hittable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The attempt was tipped and brought in by Locke, who slipped loose into the secondary before taking off for a 64-yard touchdown reception.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Legendary director Ishiro Honda and composer Akira Ifukube were brought in, and movie magic was about to be made.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bring in
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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