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
Police departments in the Twin Cities are offering a look at the cost and strain brought on by Operation Metro Surge.
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Frankie McLister, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
This produces a beautiful floating impression and removes the aerodynamic drag brought on by revolving wheel surfaces.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The former actress is at wit’s end because a shifty developer (Billy Carter) with deep pockets and a Russian girlfriend (Elise Kibler) who is besotted with Richard is making moves to reshape the town that will bring on the demise of its struggling theater.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The last throw of the dice came in the 77th minute, with Carrick bringing on Amad for Mainoo and Zirkzee for Mbeumo.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Frankie McLister, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
This produces a beautiful floating impression and removes the aerodynamic drag brought on by revolving wheel surfaces.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The former actress is at wit’s end because a shifty developer (Billy Carter) with deep pockets and a Russian girlfriend (Elise Kibler) who is besotted with Richard is making moves to reshape the town that will bring on the demise of its struggling theater.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The last throw of the dice came in the 77th minute, with Carrick bringing on Amad for Mainoo and Zirkzee for Mbeumo.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
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Where some see a form of protest, federal prosecutors allege intent to cause harm.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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As of this January, more than 70% of Palisades residents displaced by the fire had still not returned to their homes, according to a survey commissioned by the Department of Angels, a nonprofit created by the California Community Foundation and SNAP Inc.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Divers have to carefully chisel each coral from the seabed by hand and bring it to the surface, which takes a lot of time and labor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Courier Journal digital producer.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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The South China Morning Post (SCMP) recently reported that the project’s roadmap includes a major 2030 orbital test capable of generating a full megawatt of power.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The policy, implemented last fall, prompted most Pentagon reporters to surrender their credentials rather than agree to restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Front Range could see several inches of snow on Friday after weeks of unseasonably warm weather across that prompted flowers to bloom and trees to bud.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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State media said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to intercede with Israel to stop the Dahiyeh’s targeting and bring about a ceasefire.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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This could spark criticism within Iran because the passing of authority from father to son defined the monarchy that was overthrown in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which brought about the creation of the Islamic Republic.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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However, that advantage didn’t last long because Jalen Suggs drilled a 3-pointer five seconds later.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Opposition leaders like former Prime Ministers Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett, adjusting to the public mood, are doing Netanyahu’s international outreach for him.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The beloved slapstick comedy is 85 minutes of pure entertainment, full of increasingly chaotic adventures and shockingly crass jokes that still produce guffaws decades later.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Because the cost to produce goods will plummet, the amount of money everyone needs to thrive will decrease significantly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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