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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Recent Examples of bring on
Austria was looking to attack more and brought on Sasa Kalajdzic, who responded quickly with a header that sailed over the crossbar.
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Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
In one of them, the acquisition of twelve thousand dollars in a few minutes by a lucky sale, brought on madness which terminated in death in a few days.
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Owen Lamont,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
It's made the dementia brought on by Alzheimer's even more heartbreaking.
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Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Outfielder Jarred Kelenic was brought on as a pinch runner during the ninth and scored the winning run off a wild pitch for a 3-2 victory.
—
Cal Phillips
june 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
In one of them, the acquisition of twelve thousand dollars in a few minutes by a lucky sale, brought on madness which terminated in death in a few days.
—
Owen Lamont,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
It's made the dementia brought on by Alzheimer's even more heartbreaking.
—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Outfielder Jarred Kelenic was brought on as a pinch runner during the ninth and scored the winning run off a wild pitch for a 3-2 victory.
—
Cal Phillips
june 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
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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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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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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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The ceremony, which brought both families together, was officiated by family friend Adam Sandler.
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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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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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Other areas of the West, such as California, have long enacted drought-control measures, prompting some homeowners to paint their grass green rather than see the dismal reminder of their lawn’s death.
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Sports have repeatedly shown their power to bring about positive social change and improvement.
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The first two movies established themselves as genre classics, combining heart-stopping action with futuristic sci-fi that explored the threat of AI bringing about an apocalypse.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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