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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In Conclusion By crafting strategic narratives that align with key roles and executive priorities, organizations can more effectively secure buy-in for AI initiatives and unlock the full potential of this transformative technology.
—Joe Ariganello, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Many housing and code violation cases originate in local mayor’s courts, and a county-wide housing court would need buy-in from all of these local governments to agree to use the county docket as a clearinghouse for these cases.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Indeed, whatever initiative comes for the presidency would almost certainly require buy-in from Hezbollah.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The producer is hoping to get buy-in from the Bugatti family.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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Joe Ariganello, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Many housing and code violation cases originate in local mayor’s courts, and a county-wide housing court would need buy-in from all of these local governments to agree to use the county docket as a clearinghouse for these cases.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Indeed, whatever initiative comes for the presidency would almost certainly require buy-in from Hezbollah.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The producer is hoping to get buy-in from the Bugatti family.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Buy-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buy-in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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