bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo wrote in an opinion piece, published in the New York Post, that Trump's executive orders will protect individuals from costly and publicly humiliating court cases brought on by prosecutors to shoehorn a specific narrative. Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025 Despite the ongoing devastation brought on by wildfires across Southern California, the academy announced earlier this month that the show would go on. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 An outside observer might argue that Chihaya’s symptoms simply reflected a common sort of professional panic brought on by a ticking tenure clock. Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025 The changes brought on by an M&A transaction can be challenging for even the most seasoned and well-informed employees. Rick Calabrese, Esq., Cpa, Co-Founder Of Advisory Firm Commonwealth M&a, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bring on 

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1592

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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