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I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.
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Here, breathtaking views and moments of quiet contemplation amid the pine forests and Spanish moss might bring about a spiritual awakening.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Conservatives’ focus on trans rights is merely the next front in the attacks that brought about the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
—Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
Still, Trump did bring about two historic deals in 2020.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Having more than 6,500 square feet up to 8,000 square feet would bring about an additional $9.79 monthly.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of bring about was
in the 14th century
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“Bring about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20about. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
bring about
verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish
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