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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More often, the health department is made aware of rabid animals through exposures to pets or bats found in a house that are brought in for testing.
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
One recommendation is to bring in private insurance companies to take over policies, and rely less on the federal program alone.
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Brian New,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
California typically operates with a spending deficit because Democrats spend more money than the state brings in.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
That means workers may need new training as companies bring in more robotic systems.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
One recommendation is to bring in private insurance companies to take over policies, and rely less on the federal program alone.
—
Brian New,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
California typically operates with a spending deficit because Democrats spend more money than the state brings in.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
That means workers may need new training as companies bring in more robotic systems.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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