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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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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
The corporate leadership stated that utilizing additive manufacturing allows the organization to reduce the standard timelines required to bring new power generation designs to the commercial marketplace.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Despite all the filming notices inside MSG and guests told not to bring phones or cameras, Deadline has been told there is no wedding special being planned right now for either the big screen or streaming platforms.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
During his first mandate, Pélisson helped steer Unifrance through a period of transformation following its 2021 merger with TV France International, which brought film and television under the same promotional umbrella.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The album is executive produced by Omar Fedi (Yungblud, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Nas X), with Spiro bringing only a few co-writers into the fold.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Despite all the filming notices inside MSG and guests told not to bring phones or cameras, Deadline has been told there is no wedding special being planned right now for either the big screen or streaming platforms.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
During his first mandate, Pélisson helped steer Unifrance through a period of transformation following its 2021 merger with TV France International, which brought film and television under the same promotional umbrella.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The album is executive produced by Omar Fedi (Yungblud, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Nas X), with Spiro bringing only a few co-writers into the fold.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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Notes Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has been able to convince standout safety and top athlete Tahj Skinner to play quarterback this season.
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They were saved at the last minute by the owner of the mill, who convinced the arriving American army of their worth.
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Custom built tents can cost up to $1 million, according to a Vogue article on the trend.
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Jennifer Lopez's love don't cost a thing, but her heartbreak has been invaluable.
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Marketing and communications professionals rely on language to inform, persuade and connect with audiences.
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The original Game of Thrones dragon eggs are up for auction and expected to fetch a hefty price.
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His Cayuse Bionic Frog now fetches around $400 a bottle, and toward $600 for older vintages.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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