as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of bring on
Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden are among the nations the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approached to address the shortage brought on by a bird flu outbreak, according to European industry groups.
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Vanessa Gera and Kerstin Sopke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Sources say Amazon is looking to bring on another executive in-house to oversee 007 after formally bringing in producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman to steer the new Bond film.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
The signing followed another for the Giants, who brought on veteran quarterback Jameis Winston last week on a two-year deal.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Daniels also made another key hiring decision in bringing on Randall Einhorn and Matt Sohn as directors of photography.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
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Vanessa Gera and Kerstin Sopke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Sources say Amazon is looking to bring on another executive in-house to oversee 007 after formally bringing in producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman to steer the new Bond film.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
The signing followed another for the Giants, who brought on veteran quarterback Jameis Winston last week on a two-year deal.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Daniels also made another key hiring decision in bringing on Randall Einhorn and Matt Sohn as directors of photography.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
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The agriculture secretary, however, said tariffs would cause short-term uncertainty.—
Tom Polansek and Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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This was the first multi-colorway sneaker to be worn in the NBA, causing much controversy, and soon became a hit on the street, as well; to this day, the cultural relevance stands fast.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The car manufacturer also brought its signature elegance to Tokyo with the No. 001 Minami Aoyama mansion, developed in collaboration with the top-tier Japanese luxury concierge firm Vibroa.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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The investigation claimed that CK Hutchison subsidiary Panama Ports generated $3.78 billion from its operations at the Balboa and Cristóbal ports between 1997 and 2023, while Panama received just $236 million.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond simple transcription, AI agents can generate role-specific summaries, ensuring each attendee gets the most relevant takeaways—so a designer, for instance, doesn’t have to sift through a technical developer’s responsibilities.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Martha McHardy on Newsweek. 11:52 AM EDT U.S. tariffs prompt strategic shifts for businesses, warns European Chamber The European Chamber of Commerce in China has stated that the latest U.S. tariffs will force many companies to rethink their business models and supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Turkey has emerged as a key player in Syria, prompting concerns in Israel over the possibility of Turkey expanding its military presence inside the country.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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For Gleeson, part of the idea of bringing about change is bringing successful minds together.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But her presence brought about controversy among viewers who felt the storyline was too mature for kids.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
25 Mar. 2025
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Due to the lack of upsets, Johnny Avello, an oddsmaker at DraftKings, said the bettor has done will this year due to a popular trend.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That is something that a trainee should be able to do under supervision or an advanced senior resident would be able to do on their own.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Although there are more types of marigolds to explore, most common marigolds fall into one of three categories: African or Mexican marigolds are large plants that produce big, showy blooms that are often used in bouquets.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Those that produce edible seeds are commonly called black-eyed peas or crowder peas.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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