as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Immune system boost Negative thoughts may manifest into chemical reactions that can affect the body by bringing on more stress, according to the Mayo Clinic, which means laughter could be a remedy for better health.
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
The company also brought on board Tim Stuart, former COO of waste handling giant Republic Services, as its new CEO.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
The job market keeps undergoing major changes brought on by AI advances, digital transformation of businesses, the spread of hybrid work models, and, of course, by GenZ actively entering today’s workforce.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
According to Pelton, bone needles are common during this period in the North American archaeological record because sewing complex weather garments for freezing weather was a necessity in response to the cold climate shift brought on by the last ice age.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
The company also brought on board Tim Stuart, former COO of waste handling giant Republic Services, as its new CEO.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
The job market keeps undergoing major changes brought on by AI advances, digital transformation of businesses, the spread of hybrid work models, and, of course, by GenZ actively entering today’s workforce.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
According to Pelton, bone needles are common during this period in the North American archaeological record because sewing complex weather garments for freezing weather was a necessity in response to the cold climate shift brought on by the last ice age.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
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Seasonal visitors like rodents, spiders, and wildlife can cause significant damage and health risks without intervention.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Geminid meteors are caused by dust and debris left in the inner solar system, not by a comet — as is usually the case for meteor showers — but by an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon, which hurtles through the solar system every 18 months.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 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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Surface temperatures tend to cool in the winter and warm air rises, creating a lid in the atmosphere that holds pollutants below.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Staple is embarking on his latest partnership to bring better authentication tools and user experiences to the fashion world.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Still, for the museum’s director, Chu Xiaobo, allowing visitors to bring their pets was worth all the extra effort.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Brian Daboll has to find a way to generate points in the first half.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, the brand generates £15 million profits from sales of £54 million and was exported to 40 countries.Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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After the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its attack on Israel in October last year, Hezbollah began exchanging fire with Israel, prompting an Israeli retaliation that had the group’s top brass assassinated and significantly debilitated its capabilities.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Just as cyclical stocks had become the clear choice into and after the election, the economic data have softened a bit from strong levels, prompting industrials and bank stocks last week to pull back 2% or so.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here, breathtaking views and moments of quiet contemplation amid the pine forests and Spanish moss might bring about a spiritual awakening.Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Still, Trump did bring about two historic deals in 2020.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The specific witness and notary requirements depend on your county’s regulations, so do your research ahead of time to ensure.Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The movie is being produced by Virginie Besson-Silla and Luc Besson for EuropaCorp, with Dogg and Sara Ramaker via their banner Death Row Pictures.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, in belonging environments, oxytocin is produced more readily, promoting security, trust and respect, ultimately driving togetherness and productivity.Andrea Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20on. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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