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
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she's bringing in good money selling houses
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That means Trump Media’s market value is about equal to Paramount Global, a media conglomerate that owns CBS and has brought in more than $14 billion this year.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
This series, which premiered in 2019, moved the vampire action from New Zealand to Staten Island and brought in a whole new group of vampires—who struggle to even get up off the couch, let alone take over all of New York City (as they’ve been instructed to).
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Through eight games so far, Smith has brought in 23 total tackles and five sacks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Jason Lipshutz: Simply put, Tyler, the Creator is the coolest artist in hip-hop right now — able to speak to young listeners and bring in veteran rappers as guest artists, having spent a decade in the spotlight but still moving with the dynamism and unpredictability of a fresh new star.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
This series, which premiered in 2019, moved the vampire action from New Zealand to Staten Island and brought in a whole new group of vampires—who struggle to even get up off the couch, let alone take over all of New York City (as they’ve been instructed to).
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Through eight games so far, Smith has brought in 23 total tackles and five sacks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Jason Lipshutz: Simply put, Tyler, the Creator is the coolest artist in hip-hop right now — able to speak to young listeners and bring in veteran rappers as guest artists, having spent a decade in the spotlight but still moving with the dynamism and unpredictability of a fresh new star.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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