as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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Recent Examples of brought about
However, throughout the podcast, Smith still maintained his stance on the case that has brought about controversial divide and racial undertones.
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Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
A lot of eukaryotic genes are also close relatives of one another, brought about by multiple duplications of an ancestral gene.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
Good Samaritan was brought about during the Jim Crow era where segregation laws were being enforced.
—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
End the massive overregulation brought about by my opponent.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
A lot of eukaryotic genes are also close relatives of one another, brought about by multiple duplications of an ancestral gene.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
Good Samaritan was brought about during the Jim Crow era where segregation laws were being enforced.
—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
End the massive overregulation brought about by my opponent.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought about
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Wickens said the blaze was human-caused and remains under investigation.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 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,
21 June 2026
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The smoke from the fire also prompted a special particle pollution advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 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 Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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