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Recent Examples of bring up One person couldn’t resist bringing up the former Fox anchor’s memorably impassioned speech at the Republican National Convention, stumping for President Trump in 2020. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025 Residents may bring up to three banker-size boxes per trip. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025 One idea brought up to the White House and in a late-night meeting was doing so through an amendment, which would have required the legislation to go back to the Senate for approval. Emily Brooks, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025 These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
Verb
  • Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The resulting footprint is T-shaped, creating numerous pockets of outdoor space just begging to be built out with cushy outdoor seating, raised garden beds, an al fresco dining room, or your very own lanai.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • To that end, the show creators introduced Catherine O’Hara as Joel’s therapist Gail in the first episode of Season 2.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Narrated by Brendan Fraser, the stunning feature film introduces Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who’s learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The confrontation stopped and restarted as the man appeared to try to get the knife away from Perez over the fence.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • When the American money stopped flowing, the local soup kitchen closed and Ms. Musa went out searching for food.
    Declan Walsh, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • This practice can foster a better relationship with your child and help with childhood language and cognitive development.
    Yvette Thompson-Echevarria, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to fostering connections, being part of these groups lends credibility and demonstrates commitment to the industry.
    Veena Jetti, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Trump swipes courts for halting deportation agenda 2.
    FOXNews.com, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The sources said Unilever is threatening to halt the funding in retaliation for the lawsuit, and because one of the ice cream maker's founders has tried to buy back the frozen dessert maker.
    Jessica DiNapoli, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • Something about it caught the attention of visiting scientists — and for good reason.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • The framework of the mineral deal had stalled in February following a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
    Angela Charlton and Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The talks come amid growing concern about Trump's approach to Russia and stalled U.S. efforts to negotiate a ceasefire.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, pull up the plants at the end of the season and put them in the garbage.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Kevin Gates pulled up to the Los Angeles Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night (April 22), which had social media buzzing on the heels of his controversial remarks about Lakers star LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025

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