as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse
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Recent Examples of bring about
And artificial intelligence may be bringing about the end of traditional text.
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Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
But supporters of Mayor Barbara Lee promised her arrival would bring about a period of collaboration.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Lake County Health Department employees are moving forward with unionization efforts with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, which will bring about 600 county staff under the union’s umbrella.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The years immediately following high school usually bring about intense growth and change and, hopefully, a little maturity.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
But supporters of Mayor Barbara Lee promised her arrival would bring about a period of collaboration.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Lake County Health Department employees are moving forward with unionization efforts with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, which will bring about 600 county staff under the union’s umbrella.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The years immediately following high school usually bring about intense growth and change and, hopefully, a little maturity.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring about
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Nine of the patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a rare condition caused by a certain type of E. coli bacteria, according to a news release from the local prefect's office on Wednesday.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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The goal is to create rituals that help individuals manage anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Unlike a zoo, the park focuses on creating close, respectful encounters.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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The levels of perspective framework developed by Dr. Daniel Kim, who's an advisor for my company, brings mental models to the surface for alignment so that organizations can create the right systemic structures.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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After Trump abruptly ended negotiations on Friday with Canada over that country’s new digital service tax—a 3% charge on foreign tech companies for revenue generated from Canadian users—the Canadian government decided over the weekend to rescind the tax.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Kubler convinced Rucker’s wife to take out a $14 million life insurance policy to generate fees and commission that Kubler paid to himself as the placing agent, according to the lawsuit.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Pictures from the TikTok video that prompted Felipe to visit the emergency room.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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But other types of pain and soreness should prompt you to take a different action, whether that’s to take a few days of recovery or seek medical treatment.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Apps which are meant to make users safer and more secure but are doing the very opposite.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Long and Scott Farms are longtime growers of sod and produce — such as their trademarked Zellwood Sweet Corn — with no intentions of ditching the industry completely.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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America keeps producing more effectively and efficiently: This is progress, growth and prosperity.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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