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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That complete buy-in breeds a sense of togetherness and brotherhood that multiple players said is unique in the professional game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Just as important as his 16 goals and four assists has been his complete buy-in to the work ethic demanded by his new coach and countryman Diego Simeone.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Trump should submit it for Senate approval, to ensure buy-in across the aisle.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
In the conversation, the partners mentioned numerous times that filmmaker Brett Ratner played a key role in connecting Robbins with Paramount after the company initiated the idea and sought buy-in from Robbins.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Just as important as his 16 goals and four assists has been his complete buy-in to the work ethic demanded by his new coach and countryman Diego Simeone.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Trump should submit it for Senate approval, to ensure buy-in across the aisle.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
In the conversation, the partners mentioned numerous times that filmmaker Brett Ratner played a key role in connecting Robbins with Paramount after the company initiated the idea and sought buy-in from Robbins.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Buy-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buy-in. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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