bringing up

present participle of bring up
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bringing up Unlike rampant litigation costs which, before Florida lawmakers introduced sweeping reforms between 2022 and 2023, contributed to bringing up premiums in the state over the past five years, these fines will not negatively affect homeowners' insurance rates, regulators said. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 In the past, discharge petitions have often been used as a tool of the minority when bringing up a bill with bipartisan support when the party in leadership refuses to schedule a vote on the issue. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025 The car company run by Elon Musk asked a federal court Friday to dismiss massive damages awarded to victims of a deadly crash, arguing that their lawyers had misled the jury by improperly bringing up the billionaire during the trial. Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025 In other words, when a user decides to use GPT-5 and meanders into bringing up a mental health topic or concern, the question is how the interactivity and responses will potentially differ from the prior versions, such as the answers given by ChatGPT and GPT-4. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Last weekend, the Angels finally pulled the plug, moving Adell back to right and bringing up Teodosio to play center, with Taylor Ward in left. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
Verb
  • Since 1995, when Trevor’s twins Joshua and Samuel died in England, the Marlborough father has dedicated his life to raising funds to donate to special care baby units throughout the country.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Neckties and pussycat bows remain a Bella Freud signature, and Ruspoli also helped Freud secure her first clothing commission—by introducing her to his friend Keith Richards.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Both are in Toronto introducing the project to potential collaborators and partners in town for the Toronto Film Festival.
    Jennie Punter, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For thinkers like Ratti, the time for stopping or slowing climate change has passed, and the time for climate adaptation is upon us.
    Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The European Commission isn't stopping with financial penalties, though.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Still, digital technology may also protect brain health by fostering social connections, known to help stave off cognitive decline.
    Paul Spann, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
  • By streamlining the collection and sharing of health data, new AI technologies are not only facilitating more informed decision-making for providers and patients but also fostering a more collaborative and efficient healthcare environment.
    Sidd Shah, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rhode Island and Connecticut have said that halting construction of Revolution Wind would harm the states, their residents, investments and the offshore wind industry.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The lawsuit, filed in Cole County, marks the first legal challenge aimed at halting a special legislative session designed to carve up the Kansas City region and overhaul the state’s initiative petition process.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
  • More government investment in affordable spaying and neutering services, in shelter resources and in strengthening enforcement of breeding laws would help curb the population of pets that need homes, said Judie Mancuso, founder of Social Compassion in Legislation.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But after Harrell totaled 54 of his 140 passing yards on the drive, offensive coordinator Todd Fitch drew up consecutive handoffs in the redzone, stalling the drive.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Entry-level jobs have also dwindled because of AI agents, and stalling promotions across many agencies looking to do more with less.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The institutional foundations for meaningful diplomacy need nurturing.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Bringing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20up. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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