1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
While much of the work is already underway, Gordon encouraged those able to continue to donate to help bring the project to fruition.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
As a follow-up, Rise moves the 18th-century setting of the original into the 20th century, bringing the mysterious, powerful idol to the attention of both academic scientists and mass media executives who seek to exploit its mind-altering powers.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The effort, which proved successful, brought further awareness to Wyss’s giving.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Saturday brought a small flurry of transactions, as the Guardians and Diamondbacks made a trade and Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana found 2025 homes.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
As a follow-up, Rise moves the 18th-century setting of the original into the 20th century, bringing the mysterious, powerful idol to the attention of both academic scientists and mass media executives who seek to exploit its mind-altering powers.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The effort, which proved successful, brought further awareness to Wyss’s giving.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Saturday brought a small flurry of transactions, as the Guardians and Diamondbacks made a trade and Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana found 2025 homes.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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This instance has created a perfect storm for long-term health problems.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The plan included creating a wellness center; hiring a director of wellness (suicide prevention training would later be in the job posting); gatekeeper training for faculty, staff and students; suicide prevention training for parents; and reexamining academic policies.Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the legal precedent relevant to the merger defines their competitors as other supermarkets as well as supercenter operators like Walmart – and neither judge was convinced to alter that methodology.Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Defense Needs To Sway One Individual It has also been noted that while prosecutors need to convince the entire panel of an individual's guilt, the defense team needs to reach just a single individual.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The three-game suspension would cost Campbell $261,666 in salary and per-game active bonuses.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Though Honda has not officially announced how much the new hybrid will cost, Car and Driver estimates the sports car's ticket price to be around $31,000-$38,000.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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At least one of these strikes will drag on for weeks, causing meaningful disruption.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Solar flares can also unleash giant clouds of plasma known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which can cause geomagnetic storms and widespread auroras.Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps Miller can be persuaded to consider a Furiosa spinoff prestige series for HBO, where the budget goes further and can tell a bigger story set in the aftermath of Fury Road.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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He was released on bail in 2013 after his appellate lawyer, Hubert J. Santos, persuaded a judge during an extended habeas corpus trial that Skakel had been convicted because his trial lawyer, Mickey Sherman, presented the jury with an inexplicably deficient defense.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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Cold temperatures did not stop two dogs in Colorado from fetching two tennis balls that sat perfectly on top of a lake.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 saw Hauser & Wirth emerge as a dominant force, reporting the fair’s most valuable sale: an untitled 2014 tarpaulin painting by David Hammons, which fetched an impressive $4.75 million by Wednesday afternoon.Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks have also generated more turnovers lately.James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Near the halfway mark, the crackling sounds Bachman generated from his smoke photographs begin to arrive in layers, creating subtle rhythms under his guitar.Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Federal officials said the company must still satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before the loan is funded.Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Whether your giftee is a devout Salt & Straw follower or new to the beloved ice cream shop, this frosty gift is sure to satisfy their sweet cravings.Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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