1
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bring up
Nearby residents decried the Ostara plan as too large for the site and brought up worries about traffic congestion, safety for walk-to-school routes and increased crowding at Naper Elementary, among many other points of contention.
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Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
For many people, AI is bringing up their deepest, most existential fears.
—Nancy Colier, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2026
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Van Hook's attempt to bring up the defense was also unsuccessful.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2026
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Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
For many people, AI is bringing up their deepest, most existential fears.
—Nancy Colier, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2026
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Van Hook's attempt to bring up the defense was also unsuccessful.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But recently, public health officials have raised alarms about a component of the leaf called 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, an alkaloid that has the potential for abuse and addiction in high doses.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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More bills have been introduced this year than last, including by Republicans, said Justine Gluck, policy director of the Future of Privacy Forum, a nonprofit that advocates for data privacy in technology and whose members are from industry, academia and civic groups.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The brand quickly brought new models to market and introduced a novel come-to-the-customer sales and service experience that let buyers bypass dealerships—Genesis was sold and serviced through existing Hyundai stores.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Dallas Cowboys fans can stop wondering if George Pickens will be the latest holdout or hold in for the franchise because on Tuesday, the receiver cleared the air by reporting to mandatory minicamp.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This often meant that European nations recruited talented footballers from their former colonies to stop them from playing elsewhere.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Ripley was honored for a heroic effort to halt the advance of North Vietnamese forces by blowing up a crucial bridge in 1972.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Reforms to encourage foreign investment and stimulate economic growth have stalled in Congress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions about capsule wardrobes Plenty of people like the idea of a capsule wardrobe but stall on the details.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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As a child you may have been instructed to pull up as many as possible, or told not to blow their dainty, fluff-ball seed heads to make a wish.—
Kate Morgan,
Washington Post,
21 June 2026
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To me, there’s no greater act of sharing and love than when a musician pulls out their instrument of choice, plays a tune and invites us to pull up a chair and take it all in.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2026
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