as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse
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Recent Examples of bringing about
Takebe points to the role of streaming in bringing about deep structural change to the local film and TV sectors as well as breaking down national barriers around content.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
And so bringing about the kind of change and awareness that is needed is a heavy lift.
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NBC news,
10 May 2026
The Hilton Inner Harbor hosted 14 matches Saturday, bringing about 28 boxers into the ring.
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Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Tom Steyer is too focused on bringing about idealistic policy outcomes to be sensitive to the worldly conditions that will make their implementation detrimental.
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Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
In 1946, the organization renamed itself as the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to reflect the increasingly global aspects of the organization, and in 1947, the Bulletin introduced the Doomsday Clock as a metaphor for how close civilization is to bringing about its own destruction.
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Daniel Holz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
The first significant storm in five weeks continued to douse the Bay Area with rain, bringing about 1 foot of snow to the Sierra at the higher elevations.
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Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Properly understood, justice is intrinsically good for us, bringing about the health, harmony, and good order of the soul.
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Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
But a decent amount of rain hit DFW International Airport before temperatures dropped below freezing, bringing about half an inch of water.
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Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
And so bringing about the kind of change and awareness that is needed is a heavy lift.
—
NBC news,
10 May 2026
The Hilton Inner Harbor hosted 14 matches Saturday, bringing about 28 boxers into the ring.
—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Tom Steyer is too focused on bringing about idealistic policy outcomes to be sensitive to the worldly conditions that will make their implementation detrimental.
—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
In 1946, the organization renamed itself as the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to reflect the increasingly global aspects of the organization, and in 1947, the Bulletin introduced the Doomsday Clock as a metaphor for how close civilization is to bringing about its own destruction.
—
Daniel Holz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
The first significant storm in five weeks continued to douse the Bay Area with rain, bringing about 1 foot of snow to the Sierra at the higher elevations.
—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Properly understood, justice is intrinsically good for us, bringing about the health, harmony, and good order of the soul.
—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
But a decent amount of rain hit DFW International Airport before temperatures dropped below freezing, bringing about half an inch of water.
—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing about
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Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
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But the university ignored the committee’s findings, prompting Kil to seek arbitration, which was held in March.
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Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon, prompting you to examine the effects of perspective.
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Called up Thursday after signing as a free agent in April after recovering from March 2025 shoulder surgery, Grove made a memorable Rays debut — and was awarded the win for doing so.
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The Orioles aren't reinventing the wheel by doing that.
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
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New church Less than a generation later, the Protestant Reformation transformed Christianity, dividing Europe and spawning brutal violence.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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