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
If the webpage includes a video, Viewer will bring it to the forefront while still giving you access to playback controls (Picture in Picture included).
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
Great article - Dortmund have been a shambles for years now trying to recapture the alchemy that Klopp brought (and was briefly reinterpreted by Tuchel).
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Take Up a New Hobby A hobby brings people together in structured, low-pressure ways.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Other than that, the team has discussed casting unknown actors to bring new, young actors into the limelight.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
Great article - Dortmund have been a shambles for years now trying to recapture the alchemy that Klopp brought (and was briefly reinterpreted by Tuchel).
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Take Up a New Hobby A hobby brings people together in structured, low-pressure ways.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Other than that, the team has discussed casting unknown actors to bring new, young actors into the limelight.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
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The third season is once again created, written and directed by Mike White, with producers including White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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The city of Indianapolis created a position within the Office of Public Health and Safety to focus on preventing youth violence.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there is a little awkwardness in seeking to convince entertainers that AI is the solution to the AI woes that have dogged the creative landscape in recent years.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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There's no telling yet if Trump's plan can set up a better version of Project Texas or convince China to sign off on a TikTok sale.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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One guy who might cost considerably less in terms of picks (probably two or three seconds) is Washington’s Malcolm Brogdon, a good shooter who could come off the bench but has had some trouble staying in the lineup.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Luckily, replacing them doesn’t have to cost a small fortune thanks to Walmart’s deals starting at $6.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 ceremony will air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and will pay tribute to the city’s resilience amidst the devastation caused by January’s wildfires.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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Fire investigators determined that that previous fire was caused by an electrical problem inside a wall.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s self-assuredness in his ability to persuade and coerce a new Axis of Evil is a major perceptional error.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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Just two Republican senators — Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — voted against advancing Hegseth’s nomination; Democrats are still seeking to persuade others to join them for the final vote, citing accusations about his conduct.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Dark web data deals: Your personal info can fetch a pretty penny in shady online marketplaces.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The mind-blowing work of art features the remarkable story of Marco Polo in meticulous engraving, and it’s expected to fetch upwards of seven figures.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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City staffers were directed to prepare a financial plan that would set aside tax revenue generated by commercial activities at El Corazon and use that money only to develop and maintain parks within the property, instead of spending the cash citywide as part of the general fund.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Elements partially generated by Adobe Firefly generative AI.—
Melissa Gray,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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So is crafting a deal with Vladimir Putin that will satisfy the Russian president’s desires while protecting Ukraine from further Russian aggression.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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