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
Synonyms
Examples of bring in in a Sentence
she's bringing in good money selling houses
Recent Examples on the Web
In the current situation, an area of low pressure over Libya prompted strong southerly winds which brought in high concentration of dust and sand from North Africa into Greece, especially on Tuesday, BBC said.
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USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
The final element that brings in Cajun Queen regulars is the music.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Reckoning Part One, which brought in $567 million worldwide last year, about a quarter of the studio’s $2.09 billion worldwide box office haul in 2023.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Those numbers represent a stark contrast from even 10 years ago, when the company was heavily reliant on its TV networks, which brought in 56% of Disney’s operating income (that segment included ESPN at the time).
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
According to Forbes, the NBA brings in $2.6 billion each year from roughly 165 games on Disney's ESPN/ABC and Warner Bros.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Dock to Dish is committed to buying whatever seafood fishing boats bring in, limpets and all, then selling it directly to nearby customers, often within 24 to 48 hours.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
This team might not have glaring needs heading into three days of selections, but the 49ers’ roster desperately needs to build depth for the upcoming season (and bring in starters for the not-too-distant future).
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Gunn and Feldman had expected only fifty thousand to live-stream the online event, bringing in about $500,000.
—Stayton Bonner, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
The final element that brings in Cajun Queen regulars is the music.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Reckoning Part One, which brought in $567 million worldwide last year, about a quarter of the studio’s $2.09 billion worldwide box office haul in 2023.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Those numbers represent a stark contrast from even 10 years ago, when the company was heavily reliant on its TV networks, which brought in 56% of Disney’s operating income (that segment included ESPN at the time).
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
According to Forbes, the NBA brings in $2.6 billion each year from roughly 165 games on Disney's ESPN/ABC and Warner Bros.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Dock to Dish is committed to buying whatever seafood fishing boats bring in, limpets and all, then selling it directly to nearby customers, often within 24 to 48 hours.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
This team might not have glaring needs heading into three days of selections, but the 49ers’ roster desperately needs to build depth for the upcoming season (and bring in starters for the not-too-distant future).
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Gunn and Feldman had expected only fifty thousand to live-stream the online event, bringing in about $500,000.
—Stayton Bonner, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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