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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He was brought to Bethesda North Hospital with serious injuries after the crash, according to the report.
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
Whisk in whole and evaporated milks and bring to a simmer.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Fish caught during the competition were brought to shore, where they were measured at the Turtle Beach Marina by NICC volunteers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Inevitably, this brings to mind some of the darkest moments of the 20th century.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
Whisk in whole and evaporated milks and bring to a simmer.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Fish caught during the competition were brought to shore, where they were measured at the Turtle Beach Marina by NICC volunteers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Inevitably, this brings to mind some of the darkest moments of the 20th century.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Bring to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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