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After Zoning and Planning Commission members moved to both deny and approve the plan for a 120-foot tower failed due to tie votes, Aaron Peters brought forth a compromise.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2026 The ruling did not address whether there was enough cause to remove Cook, based on the fraud allegations brought forth by the administration.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of bring forth was
before the 12th century