Meaning 1 · most common
earn a lot
To earn or receive a stated amount of money, often a large amount.
Example
A: Did the concert make much money?
B: Definitely. It pulled in nearly a million pounds.
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pull in — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
Meaning 2
make someone very interested
To pull someone in means to make them interested enough to pay attention or become involved.
Example
A: Why did you keep watching the series?
B: The characters pulled me in straight away.
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