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
The effort comes amid months of layoffs and job uncertainty following major changes brought on by the Trump administration.
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Nick Kurtz, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Trucking was just emerging from a three-year freight recession brought on by the pandemic.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Financial advisers Bank of America and PJT Partners as well as law firms Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Kirkland & Ellis have been brought on board to help.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
As a side note, it has been suggested that Munoz being brought on instead of Rodrygo is a sign that Vini’s compatriot is evidently on his way out of the club in the summer, though that’s a topic for another day.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Nick Kurtz, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Trucking was just emerging from a three-year freight recession brought on by the pandemic.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Financial advisers Bank of America and PJT Partners as well as law firms Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Kirkland & Ellis have been brought on board to help.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
As a side note, it has been suggested that Munoz being brought on instead of Rodrygo is a sign that Vini’s compatriot is evidently on his way out of the club in the summer, though that’s a topic for another day.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
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Rodriguez has been charged by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia with the murder of foreign officials, causing death through the use of a firearm and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, the district attorney's office said.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Dark spots are more common in darker skin tones and signal that acne is causing significant inflammation in the skin.3 A Quick Review Toothpaste is not an effective treatment or quick fix for treating pimples.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
22 May 2025
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Especially because the way it was created was just a Hail Mary.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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That’s when Trump called for an aide to bring to him a stack of articles about violent attacks on white farmers and dim the lights to bring the room’s attention to a large flat screen TV set up along a wall of the Oval Office.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Preliminary purchasing managers’ index data will be released for France and the U.K. CNBC will also be bringing you interviews from the Barclays leadership conference, focusing on energy, geopolitics and sector-specific challenges.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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At the time, the sample didn't generate any hits in the national system of missing persons.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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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,
14 May 2025
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That prompted the Open Championship winner to ask for relief.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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Margin anxiety nonetheless prompted HF Sinclair to pause what had been a budding streak of annual dividend hikes since a little before the corporate merger.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Those negotiations on Friday in Turkey brought about a limited exchange of prisoners but no pause in the fighting.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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While both Voyager spacecraft remain operational, however, their age and immense distance from Earth have brought about significant technical challenges.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Additionally, if there are any steps that are confusing, now is the time to do the research or watch a video.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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However, research into the health benefits of the tart – also known as the sour, dwarf and, in the US, the Montmorency – cherry has produced some interesting results that warrant a closer look.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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The maker produced glassware throughout the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, offering everything from highballs to serving pieces.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20on. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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