as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of bring on
This is more of the same radial shake, most of it having been brought on by the extreme cold of February 2021 and cold spells of subsequent winters.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
Acute Coronary Syndrome is any condition brought on by a reduction or blockage of blood flow to the heart, which can result in heart attacks.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Artistry, a leading Below the Line agency in Hollywood, has brought on veteran agent Dan Burnside as a partner and co-head of the agency’s Feature and Television department in the company’s Los Angeles office.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2025
More than four years after 85-year-old Sandy Brooks died under the care of Landmark of Richton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, his family received news that a jury awarded them $5.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit brought on his behalf.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
Acute Coronary Syndrome is any condition brought on by a reduction or blockage of blood flow to the heart, which can result in heart attacks.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Artistry, a leading Below the Line agency in Hollywood, has brought on veteran agent Dan Burnside as a partner and co-head of the agency’s Feature and Television department in the company’s Los Angeles office.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2025
More than four years after 85-year-old Sandy Brooks died under the care of Landmark of Richton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, his family received news that a jury awarded them $5.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit brought on his behalf.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
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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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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Subscribers can stream on up to three devices simultaneously, create up to 10 profiles and save unlimited live or future shows for up to one year.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 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 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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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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That kind of backlash prompted officials in La Mesa, Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad to reject digital billboard proposals.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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The last few years have brought about a financial revolution in the business of college sports – especially football and basketball.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But the film’s pulse-pounding excitement is merely a feint to suggest how the rush for vengeance — no matter how justified — only brings about more killing, dragging down honorable intentions and leaving blood on everyone’s hands.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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The way to do it is with judicious use of strong contrast colours, and that’s exactly what Nike has done here, with those pinks, blues and reds underneath the armpits and down the side of the shorts.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Accor, which owns the Orient Express brand with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, says a lot of it has to do with the training of its staff and the design, for which award-winning artist and architect Hugo Toro made bespoke Art Deco-era pieces constructed to mirror the group’s train.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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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,
28 June 2025
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Two teammates would one-up him over the ensuing couple of days, producing a pair of shutouts against the Royals.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20on. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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