as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around
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Recent Examples of bring around
But this brings around the third way that Israel’s war-making seems currently unjust.
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Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The likelihood of elevated inflation for a few years is there, but 5% inflation is not going to bring around South American, Turkish or post-WW2-style fiat debasement.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
While the company’s massive January event — billed as the world’s largest collector car auction — typically brings around 4,500 vehicles offered over 13 days, the July auction spans four days and brings about 1,500 vehicles to Osceola Heritage Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Furthermore, once the cart passes them, used rollers need to be continually brought around to the front of the line to keep the cargo moving.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The likelihood of elevated inflation for a few years is there, but 5% inflation is not going to bring around South American, Turkish or post-WW2-style fiat debasement.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
While the company’s massive January event — billed as the world’s largest collector car auction — typically brings around 4,500 vehicles offered over 13 days, the July auction spans four days and brings about 1,500 vehicles to Osceola Heritage Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Furthermore, once the cart passes them, used rollers need to be continually brought around to the front of the line to keep the cargo moving.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring around
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Halbach's family members told PEOPLE that they are convinced of Avery's guilt, however.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, there’s still plenty of time to convince King not to leave the show since nothing is for certain.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 1865, the Vatican News said, university professor Vincenzo Pepe persuaded Longo to ditch satanism.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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All's Fair, attempting to persuade costar Sarah Paulson that Aldrin didn't actually land on the moon.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Though Houlihan Lokey bought Triago 18 months ago, each side is already bringing the other big benefits.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s meeting with Xi ended in a trade agreement that called for the US to lower tariffs on China by 10%, bringing the effective rate on Chinese exports down to 47%; and for China to delay some export controls on rare earths and resume purchases of American soybeans.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Hamlin, then went to pit for four new tires while Hendrick Motorsports’ Larson only got two which placed him in fifth position ahead of Hamlin, who was in 10th.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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