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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Note that dairy should always be added at the end of cooking, and the ingredients should never be brought to a boil to prevent curdling.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The new filings bring to at least 14 the number of states the DOJ has taken to court in recent weeks, marking one of the most aggressive federal pursuits of state-level voter data in modern history.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The arrest brings to an end the nearly month-long mystery surrounding Park's disappearance.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
But the legislation adds to the scrutiny that Democrats have brought to the administration's approach to immigration courts and their personnel.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The new filings bring to at least 14 the number of states the DOJ has taken to court in recent weeks, marking one of the most aggressive federal pursuits of state-level voter data in modern history.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The arrest brings to an end the nearly month-long mystery surrounding Park's disappearance.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
But the legislation adds to the scrutiny that Democrats have brought to the administration's approach to immigration courts and their personnel.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Bring to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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