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
Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Meta is forming a new artificial intelligence research lab and bringing on Alexandr Wang, founder and CEO of the startup Scale AI, according to The New York Times.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Amazon wants to bring on new employees—albeit non-traditional ones—to deliver packages.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
Try to steer clear of the analysis paralysis brought on by this transit.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 June 2025
Warm weather through the summer of 2019, a cool September, and wide temperature swings from day to night brought on high sugars and acidity, creating wines with great balance.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Amazon wants to bring on new employees—albeit non-traditional ones—to deliver packages.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
Try to steer clear of the analysis paralysis brought on by this transit.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 June 2025
Warm weather through the summer of 2019, a cool September, and wide temperature swings from day to night brought on high sugars and acidity, creating wines with great balance.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
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Middle East stocks largely fell on Sunday, and analysts expect other world markets to slide Monday over fears that rising oil prices will cause global economic disruption and lead to stagflation.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 June 2025
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As kick-off approached, the ground was only a third full and looked likely to cause FIFA some embarrassment.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Early childhood Lawmakers approved landmark legislation to fund an endowment account to create more affordable child care in Connecticut in the coming years.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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This is not something the U.S. bid for — they were simply told Infantino was bringing the competition to their country.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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With a new situation under center, the New York Giants hope to bring stability to their passing game.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images While states have used health-care provider taxes to generate funding for Medicaid, the House proposal would put a stop to using those levies in the future, Orris said.—
Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Of course, using AI models for intelligence analysis raises concerns about confabulation, where the models generate plausible-sounding, inaccurate information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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This situation prompts an essential inquiry for investors: Is ENPH stock a worthwhile purchase following such a considerable drop?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One struck a police cruiser with a thud, prompting a big cheer.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The years immediately following high school usually bring about intense growth and change and, hopefully, a little maturity.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Tensions remain high between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, despite U.S. diplomatic efforts that helped bring about a ceasefire.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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Nothing complicated, but something the whole family can do together.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members discuss what companies can do now to ensure reliable supply chains in the future.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The aggressive ones, by contrast, often produce symptoms between screenings and are diagnosed clinically.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Lenox Corporation has also for years been tapped to design presidents’ official inauguration gifts for both parties — in 2021, the company produced specialty luxury crystal vases for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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