bring to
verb
brought to; bringing to; brings to
1
: to cause (a boat) to lie to or come to a standstill
2
: to restore to consciousness : revive
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Both are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, the 2012 executive action signed by former President Barack Obama that protects people brought to the United States as children from deportation.
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Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Boisvert said authorities found that two juveniles, ages 14 and 15, were allegedly trafficked through an online app and were each brought to Hartford.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Combine in a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
And moviegoers are brought to tears.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
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Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Boisvert said authorities found that two juveniles, ages 14 and 15, were allegedly trafficked through an online app and were each brought to Hartford.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Combine in a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
And moviegoers are brought to tears.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Bring to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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