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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China will officially bring in tighter regulations on drones from July 1, 2026.
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The charges brought in Miami represent the latest chapter in a longer story surrounding Montbrun.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
The New York Islanders are known for bringing in strong performers for the national anthem, and Saturday night before their game against the New York Rangers at the UBS Arena was no exception.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Regular trade-in items such as phones, consoles and games were valued and processed as standard trades, while customers who brought in other items received a $5 credit.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
The charges brought in Miami represent the latest chapter in a longer story surrounding Montbrun.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
The New York Islanders are known for bringing in strong performers for the national anthem, and Saturday night before their game against the New York Rangers at the UBS Arena was no exception.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Regular trade-in items such as phones, consoles and games were valued and processed as standard trades, while customers who brought in other items received a $5 credit.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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