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bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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The holidays bring on a full season of social obligations—which means there’s no better time to test out some fun new hairstyles. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025 One of Amazon’s MK30 drones, the company’s latest-and-greatest model, downed an internet cable in Waco, Texas, earlier this month, bringing on a probe from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025 The company also recently brought on Raine Group vet Logan Britt to lead growth and new business efforts as Chief Business Officer, making significant strides in comedy and establishing a presence in New York City. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025 The theory is more Americans may need something more than sweet potato pie (try it with pineapples, marshmallows and a little brown sugar on top) to get through a night that some find dry as overcooked turkey or difficult due to the stress brought on by relatives people love from a distance. Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring on

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1558

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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