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
Keep on doing the things that are going to actually bring about equality rather than the idea that the murder of a man (George Floyd) makes equality in vogue.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Speaking at the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Al-Falih said the rapid pace of tech innovation, changes in trade policies, and the rise of new markets in the Global South have brought about massive change.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Our initial days as newlyweds brought about unique challenges.
—Maggie MacIntosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Fattman brought about an early end to Monday’s Senate session by doubting the presence of a quorum.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Speaking at the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Al-Falih said the rapid pace of tech innovation, changes in trade policies, and the rise of new markets in the Global South have brought about massive change.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Our initial days as newlyweds brought about unique challenges.
—Maggie MacIntosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Fattman brought about an early end to Monday’s Senate session by doubting the presence of a quorum.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to rinse the gasket well to prevent the vinegar from drying out the rubber and causing cracks.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Its main purpose is to act as a sealant to keep water from getting behind the tiles to cause mold or mildew to develop in the wall.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Horned Frogs are far from an offensive juggernaut, but TCU has typically been able to create open looks off the pick-and-roll with Harding or by feeding Punch in the post.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Teachers' associations from Natomas, Rocklin, Twin Rivers, West Sacramento and Woodland used art supplies on Saturday to create signs of solidarity.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Hawks then went out and outscored the Lakers 14-2 in fast-break points in a third quarter that saw Atlanta’s lead balloon to 28, prompting Redick to bench his entire starting lineup of Dončić, Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Composite sketches were then widely circulated, prompting a surge of tips that put Wuornos and Moore on investigators’ radar.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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By the end of this eerily melodic, strangely beautiful song about doing nothing, Tyler dreams wistfully of loitering in a parking lot.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of the most beautiful things about doing the play right now, that there are so many people coming who have never been to a play before, especially young people.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The batteries are also expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper to produce than existing lithium-ion packs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Bring about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20about. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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