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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bring up
Morgan, who represents Deerfield, addressed the issue in response to it being brought up by Republican state representative Adam Neimerg, who brought up the allegations by Georgas.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Many homes in the Palisades were constructed long before 2008 and, when they’re rebuilt, will be brought up to those standards.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
His lawyers said his case brought up two key questions: whether psychological suffering is a consideration in challenges to the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, and whether the mask used to apply the nitrogen gas infringed upon his religious practices as a Buddhist.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Many homes in the Palisades were constructed long before 2008 and, when they’re rebuilt, will be brought up to those standards.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
His lawyers said his case brought up two key questions: whether psychological suffering is a consideration in challenges to the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, and whether the mask used to apply the nitrogen gas infringed upon his religious practices as a Buddhist.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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The Meal Train post had raised $69,666 as of 6:50 p.m. Saturday and volunteer cook slots were filling up into May.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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The use of online genetic databases by law enforcement has also raised concerns about personal privacy rights.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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Pacifica’s apparent interest in introducing housing to the area does not appear to be singular.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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One example is OpenAI’s research assistant, introduced in early 2025.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The park also provides convenient shuttle buses to transport guests throughout the park, which stop just outside the lodge.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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There’s nothing to stop this being made available to other OEMs.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Communities and families play an essential role in protecting Black boys and girls by fostering safe environments and encouraging open conversations about abuse, consent, and emotional well-being to break the cycle of violence.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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This incident has renewed debate on immigration enforcement, with some former ICE agents claiming that sanctuary policies enable such scams by fostering distrust between immigrant communities and law enforcement.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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During a recent visit to Beijing, Trump ally and US Senator Steve Daines told Bloomberg News that China must halt the flow of fentanyl ingredients into the US before any trade negotiations could begin.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump has worked to advance his agenda at lightning speed, but courts have halted those efforts after an avalanche of challenges to his actions.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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Over the course of his long career, magician and endurance performer David Blaine has taken on all kinds of death-defying feats: catching a bullet in his teeth, fasting for 44 days, or holding his breath for a record-breaking 17 minutes and 4 seconds, to name a few.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Inflation has fallen from a 40-year peak of 9.1% in 2022, but the last stretch to meet the Fed's 2% goal has stalled.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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While former President Joe Biden sought to revive the deal, negotiations stalled, and Trump's second-term policies have further tightened sanctions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Near Crotona Park, Mateo pulled up to a bodega called J.J.N. Corp.—
H. C. Wilentz,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her son, Qusai, 17, and husband, Aziz, 63, were washing up to prepare for Ramadan prayers when the settlers pulled up in vehicles and emerged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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