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
On Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are set to meet again in Washington for the fifth meeting to bring about an end to the war.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
On the other hand, a commitment to long-term investment could potentially help bring about further de-escalation and also grant Gulf countries access to lucrative opportunities in Iran's energy, logistics, manufacturing , and transport sectors.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Legislation to bring about reforms has stalled, despite bipartisan support, as differing agendas compete for attention inside the Beltway.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
To bring about such an amendment, as shall presently be seen, is not an involved matter.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
On the other hand, a commitment to long-term investment could potentially help bring about further de-escalation and also grant Gulf countries access to lucrative opportunities in Iran's energy, logistics, manufacturing , and transport sectors.
—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Legislation to bring about reforms has stalled, despite bipartisan support, as differing agendas compete for attention inside the Beltway.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
To bring about such an amendment, as shall presently be seen, is not an involved matter.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring about
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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Both wore Portugal flags and brought the patience required for World Cup logistics, where getting to the stadium is an extended — and often pricey — process.
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In 1980, Brown founded Black College Day, attracting 18,000 students to help bring attention to historically Black colleges and universities and encourage students to consider those institutions.
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Under his leadership, SMUD expanded workforce training programs, and joined the state’s Energy Imbalance Market, a wholesale energy-trading market that allows SMUD to buy low-cost renewable energy in real time, and sell excess energy to generate additional revenue.
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Prosecutors allege Mareik helped facilitate fraudulent prescriptions that generated nearly $270 million in claims to Medi-Cal, which ultimately paid out more than $178 million.
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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Other areas of the West, such as California, have long enacted drought-control measures, prompting some homeowners to paint their grass green rather than see the dismal reminder of their lawn’s death.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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