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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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Recent Examples of brings about
Five women were injured overnight Sunday in a shooting near Indiana University following its annual Little 500 races which brings about alums and large crowds of spectators.
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
April kicks off the 2026 Masters, hosted at the famous Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia, while May brings about the 2026 PGA Championship.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Moses brings about a plague of locusts that cover the land and eat all the remaining crops, fruit, and trees.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
To look around my home and see a table set with dishes, silverware, and coupes from both my husband and my grandparents and great grandparents is so special and brings about a deep sense of joy.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The change of seasons brings about changes in our home, too—from experiencing less natural light to layering on extra blankets or even our towels drying slower.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Sometimes — as in the dozen or so stories highlighted here — this work brings about policy changes, public safety improvements, protections for vulnerable residents and accountability from powerful institutions.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Morgan said this often brings about serious consequences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
April kicks off the 2026 Masters, hosted at the famous Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia, while May brings about the 2026 PGA Championship.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Moses brings about a plague of locusts that cover the land and eat all the remaining crops, fruit, and trees.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
To look around my home and see a table set with dishes, silverware, and coupes from both my husband and my grandparents and great grandparents is so special and brings about a deep sense of joy.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The change of seasons brings about changes in our home, too—from experiencing less natural light to layering on extra blankets or even our towels drying slower.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Sometimes — as in the dozen or so stories highlighted here — this work brings about policy changes, public safety improvements, protections for vulnerable residents and accountability from powerful institutions.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Morgan said this often brings about serious consequences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings about
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Combining the televote with the jury votes causes countries to suddenly surge or plummet in the final rankings.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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And a lot of rain all at once causes problems for overwhelmed soil.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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When the vice president of operations brings the deal to a committee review, those stakeholders are already warmed up.—
Dee Blohm,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Zara Larsson brings the neon colors to the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 on May 21 in Cap d'Antibes, France.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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This creates true David-versus-Goliath scenarios, matches between the best teams in the world and those on the very fringes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Scott Ellis creates these incredibly warm, playful rooms where a small group of people can really come together and tell a story.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The company generates annual revenue between $500 million and $600 million, according to industry experts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With most of the cast and crew kept in the dark to avoid any messy interference from their respective unions, the program generates scripts at a rapid clip.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Consumer weakness traditionally prompts retail investors to refocus from consumer discretionary to staple stocks, and companies like Walmart, Target and Costco have been benefiting from this thinking.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The impact is expected to accelerate after the 2030 Census prompts redistricting in almost every state.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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