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
The bond market — where traders price the risk of both inflation and an economic downturn — has, for its part, shimmied off moments of worry brought on by Mr. Trump’s boomeranging style of negotiation over tariffs.
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Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Also known as stress cardiomyopathy, the real condition can bring on a sudden and dramatic weakening of heart muscle.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
As if the energetic reset brought on by your solar season wasn’t enough, there will be an auspicious new moon in your sign on Feb. 27, presenting you with a fresh start and a clean slate in this area of your life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
His limited minutes were compounded by Nuno dropping Morgan Gibbs-White, a No 10, into a deeper role in the latter stages of games instead of bringing on Ward-Prowse.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Also known as stress cardiomyopathy, the real condition can bring on a sudden and dramatic weakening of heart muscle.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
As if the energetic reset brought on by your solar season wasn’t enough, there will be an auspicious new moon in your sign on Feb. 27, presenting you with a fresh start and a clean slate in this area of your life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
His limited minutes were compounded by Nuno dropping Morgan Gibbs-White, a No 10, into a deeper role in the latter stages of games instead of bringing on Ward-Prowse.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
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But, unlike the 2019 outbreak, during which 1,274 individual cases of measles were confirmed in 31 states, this latest outbreak has already caused one death, the first from the disease in the U.S. since 2015.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fighting between Israel and Hamas has caused havoc in the Red Sea, which carries 30% of the world's container traffic, including coffee from Vietnam.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The stunning natural scenery in the background paired with the sound of the breeze and local wildlife create a peaceful, natural ambience to keep on a second screen.—
Anusha Praturu,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration’s dismantling of federal agencies, led by Elon Musk, is beginning to create chaos for Western water supplies: California Rep. Mike Levin grilled an Army Corps lieutenant general about why the military dumped a bunch of water into the ground from two Central Valley dams.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Celebrating these achievements inspires others, fosters connection and brings energy to the meeting.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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While the event generated significant online discussion and participation from some consumer groups, the data suggests its impact on major corporations was muted.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Market Visibility: The forthcoming rebrand generates excitement among partners and prospective customers.—
Russell P. Reeder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In a new interview with WSJ Magazine, Isbell says the marriage’s dissolution — the couple filed for divorce in 2023 — wasn’t prompted by infidelity.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Justice Department moved to dismiss corruption charges against Adams, prompting the resignations of several prosecutors in New York and Washington, including Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney in Manhattan, who accused the mayor and the Justice Department of negotiating a quid pro quo.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The model essentially told me that this plan has, in fact, brought about jealous reactions abroad.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the below interview, Ashley unpacks her first time executive producing as well as starring in a project, how the five-date arc brings about transformation for Pia and the importance of the family dynamic as much as romance and photography.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Fans may have noticed that Garten always stores her knives in her knife block with the blades facing upward, rather than downward, as most of us do.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2025
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Telescopes that can analyze light by its wavelength usually only do so over a small area of sky, pointing at specific objects of interest.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Signature itself produced a sturdy revival, in 2019, with a ferocious David Warshofsky as Weston, an alcoholic father who terrorizes his family, especially his grown son, Wesley, who learns to mimic him.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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The show is planned, produced and executed entirely by LIM students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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