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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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Recent Examples of brought about
Good Samaritan was brought about during the Jim Crow era where segregation laws were being enforced.
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Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
And while that change may have been brought about gradually over the past few years, 2025-26 was when things changed suddenly.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
General Interest Magazines General interest magazines, such as The Saturday Evening Post, brought about interpretive journalism using reporting teams.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
The pandemic years brought about a surge in violence and other crimes across the country, from which many cities have only recently recovered.
—Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
But in addition to that video, the cast’s Newport trip also brought about the hope of peace between Kelsey and Rosie.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 May 2026
By reimagining its approach, the Baltimore County Police Department has brought about meaningful change and positioned itself to better meet the future needs of the profession.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
End the massive overregulation brought about by my opponent.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The restoration was brought about by Algernon Ward, a Trentonian who championed the cause of Locust Hill Cemetery that CBS Philadelphia profiled in 2023.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
And while that change may have been brought about gradually over the past few years, 2025-26 was when things changed suddenly.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
General Interest Magazines General interest magazines, such as The Saturday Evening Post, brought about interpretive journalism using reporting teams.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
The pandemic years brought about a surge in violence and other crimes across the country, from which many cities have only recently recovered.
—Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
But in addition to that video, the cast’s Newport trip also brought about the hope of peace between Kelsey and Rosie.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 May 2026
By reimagining its approach, the Baltimore County Police Department has brought about meaningful change and positioned itself to better meet the future needs of the profession.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
End the massive overregulation brought about by my opponent.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The restoration was brought about by Algernon Ward, a Trentonian who championed the cause of Locust Hill Cemetery that CBS Philadelphia profiled in 2023.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought about
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The Saturday report about Platner’s extramarital relationships added to mounting scrutiny of the progressive Democrat, whose past social media activity and a tattoo featuring a Nazi symbol have also caused controversy.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The Paris police prefecture said smaller groups caused disturbances in various locations, with some vandalizing shops and setting fires to garbage and self-service bicycles in the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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To some extent, supply created its own demand.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The city of Aurora agreed to pay $15 million in November 2021 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by McClain's parents.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Lama Kazi Sherpa, of the SPCC, told Reuters that his team located Hillary Dawa above Base Camp near the icefall and brought him down to safety.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Researchers believe chloride-ion batteries could one day support grid-scale storage systems that store electricity generated by wind turbines and solar farms.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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His climate policy push has generated moments of significant blow back from right-leaning politicians and outspoken members of the public, leading political observers to cast green policies as all-but-inevitable instigators of climate backlash.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Rose Dennis is a 68-year-old whose dementia has prompted confinement in an upscale memory care unit.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Elevated fire danger in northern Michigan has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to urge anyone in the area to be careful while engaging in activities outside.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The scramble for Anthropic shares has spawned a shadow economy in which some middlemen are selling secondary shares of the company—sometimes fraudulently.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The $10 billion invested in robotics in 2026, according to CB Insights, has spawned an industry focused on training robots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Marty Party produced one postseason goal in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Cool conditions produced a bunch of fast times Friday at the CIF state track and field championships.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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