1
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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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
Single-pressing that button brings up a dashboard of webOS (the operating system for LG TVs) apps.
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Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Curtis Jackson took another angle in his trolling, bringing up another old moment in Jim Jones’ history.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
In their last 16 games, starting with that win in D.C., San Jose has managed just 23 goals during 5-on-5 play, which also brings up the rear league-wide.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
Trump frequently brought up Carter during the 2024 election campaign, seeking to use him as reference point for Biden’s presidency.
—Bloomberg, Baltimore Sun, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Curtis Jackson took another angle in his trolling, bringing up another old moment in Jim Jones’ history.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
In their last 16 games, starting with that win in D.C., San Jose has managed just 23 goals during 5-on-5 play, which also brings up the rear league-wide.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
Trump frequently brought up Carter during the 2024 election campaign, seeking to use him as reference point for Biden’s presidency.
—Bloomberg, Baltimore Sun, 30 Dec. 2024
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Trump in the campaign repeatedly raised the issue of crimes committed by migrants, but there is no evidence that immigrants are more prone to violent crime.Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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How Commvault Addresses Active Directory Security Challenges Commvault has just introduced Cloud Backup & Recovery for Active Directory Enterprise Edition to simplify and automate AD forest recovery.Robert Kramer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Santo introduced Hudson-Odoi on 54 minutes, then Elanga eight minutes later and, without risking any defensive protection, increased his team’s goalscoring potential.Andy Jones, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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Facebook’s recent announcement to stop fact-checking posts is an ominous signal.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Globally, women make up 80% of solo travelers — 82% for Intrepid — reflecting a growing desire for meaningful travel that fosters empowerment and connection.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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No one is sure whether such an economy will actually develop, but NASA has had success previously in fostering an economy in low-Earth orbit.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Associated Press reported this week that Trump has tasked New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew with drafting an executive order to halt offshore wind production nationwide.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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TikTok could fade to black in the U.S. in a matter of days after the Supreme Court rejected its appeal to halt a law that will ban the popular video app as of Jan. 19 unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Betts, 32, ran to try to catch the ball, but Capobianco and Hansen reached over the fence to stop him from making the play.Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Having the capability of catching the Starship booster is crucial for SpaceX, giving the company a completely reusable vehicle that is able to fly again.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Then in July, talks were stalled when Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, a key facilitator in the talks, was killed in Iran.Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Stickle tried to get the woman in the vehicle, court records said, but the witness stalled them until police arrived.Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Humphrey pulled up to the camp in a brand-new orange Corvette.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Plants are organized by region; Romero and I started in the Americas, pulling up to an eight-foot-tall Brazilian grape tree, known for the gumball-size purple berries that grow directly on its trunk.Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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