1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
Travel, lodging, stylists, glam, support staff and distribution can run over $1 million for a major studio film, while American independents can spend anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 to bring a movie to the festival.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
But unlike in Berlin in the dead of winter and on the Venetian lagoon’s rather fabulous Lido at the far end of the Med’s back-to-school moment, the Cannes festival usually brings with it a kind of spring-fresh breeze.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Polish actor Swiezewski proves a worthy antidote to Manenti’s stolidness, bringing charm and exuberance to their scenes together.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Later videos showed a group of rescuers entering the charred bus after the flames were brought under control.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
But unlike in Berlin in the dead of winter and on the Venetian lagoon’s rather fabulous Lido at the far end of the Med’s back-to-school moment, the Cannes festival usually brings with it a kind of spring-fresh breeze.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Polish actor Swiezewski proves a worthy antidote to Manenti’s stolidness, bringing charm and exuberance to their scenes together.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Later videos showed a group of rescuers entering the charred bus after the flames were brought under control.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Wilson worked alongside stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn and the Oscar de la Renta team to create a custom gown featuring tiny Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and scattered throughout the design, according to Vogue.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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On the planet, the Mandalorians encounter Gideon, who is revealed to have created clones of himself.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Proctor, who had worked at the VA years earlier, tried to convince her husband to seek help as the bills piled up.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Doug is convinced the compliments were the perfect medicine.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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For a $500 monthly loan payment, credit insurance coverage would cost between $5 and $25 per month.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Because the other commissioners acknowledged that with an annual budget of around $15 million dollars, the center may cost the county money in future years.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the noses of many people and often do not cause problems.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Influencers have become a routine part of persuading voters in local, state and national races as legacy media’s reach has waned, though there are few laws on the books regulating them.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Neither leader elaborated on what persuaded them about the possibility of peace in Europe’s longest conflict since World War II.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Unprocessed marijuana typically can fetch more than $600 a pound on the open market, depending on the category, but manufacturers often report to the state’s tracking system unrealistic nominal sales, often as low as a penny or dollar a pound, Lambert said.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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According to the complaint, the land is worth at least $67 million, though some appraisers cited in the suit argue the bayfront site could fetch hundreds of millions more on the open market.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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The blazes generate a complex cocktail of compounds, including ground-level ozone, one of the main ingredients in smog.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Its pitch to college partners centers on three different potential avenues for generating revenue—the sale of DBGI stock issued under deals, millions in influencer marketing campaigns spent on individual college athletes and a cut of apparel sales via each school’s standard licensing agreements.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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The judges also questioned Texas Solicitor General William Peterson over his arguments that the House is prevented from using proxy voting under the quorum clause, questioning if physical presence is needed to satisfy that requirement.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Watering every couple of weeks will satisfy this fragrant perennial.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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