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as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bringing up
The better approach is to acknowledge the issue that the team or employee is bringing up.
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Goaltenders follow, with wingers bringing up the rear.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
For many people, AI is bringing up their deepest, most existential fears.
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Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Aldegheri then loaded the bases with a walk and hit batter, bringing up Carroll, who launched 1-and-1 changeup just into the seats in right for a 5-1 lead.
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Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Leo Wilderman was walked intentionally to load the bases, bringing up Brown.
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John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
With the housemates separately checking on Carl, Kyle and Amanda, Lindsay takes time to apologize to Kyle for bringing up and questioning Kyle and Amanda's relationship.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Melo was bringing up the rear on his stand-up electric scooter when he was attacked.
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Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Goaltenders follow, with wingers bringing up the rear.
—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
For many people, AI is bringing up their deepest, most existential fears.
—
Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Aldegheri then loaded the bases with a walk and hit batter, bringing up Carroll, who launched 1-and-1 changeup just into the seats in right for a 5-1 lead.
—
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Leo Wilderman was walked intentionally to load the bases, bringing up Brown.
—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
With the housemates separately checking on Carl, Kyle and Amanda, Lindsay takes time to apologize to Kyle for bringing up and questioning Kyle and Amanda's relationship.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.
—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Melo was bringing up the rear on his stand-up electric scooter when he was attacked.
—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
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But a fresh start comes with plenty of new challenges — from rival ranchers and relentless cattle work to the unexpected trials of raising their teenage son, Carter (Finn Little).
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SpaceX went public in June, raising roughly $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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The soap can be absorbed by the berries, potentially introducing contaminants.
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Discovering, fostering and giving a voice to new talents is one of the main objectives of Vuelta, said chairman Jérôme Levy in a statement.
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Integrity is crucial, fostering trust and vulnerability among guests, with Witt prioritizing active listening over interrogation to allow genuine stories to unfold.
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On Friday, Russian authorities in Crimea announced a state of emergency after halting all fuel sales to civilians in response to Ukrainian attacks earlier in the week.
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It was also reworded to clarify Apollo is not halting all redemption requests.
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Between June and November, thousands of humpback whales migrate through Brazilian waters, traveling roughly 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from their feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean to breeding and calving grounds off northeastern Brazil.
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Residents can also request a free backyard inspection from the department's Pest Management team to identify areas where mosquitoes may be breeding.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine is stalling — on the battlefield and in the corridors of diplomacy.
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The consumer pitch is the loud one, but Herbert thinks the bigger market is enterprise, where the same problem is stalling AI rollouts.
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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Too many nonprofits rely heavily on social platforms or short-term fundraising pushes instead of consistently nurturing donor relationships.
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“Bringing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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