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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Miao, whose Two Sentence Horror Stories ran for three seasons on the CW, originated the idea for Rock Springs and it was developed by Counterculture, which brought on Macro to produce and finance.
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where rains brought on by Helene did untold damage, the vast majority of homeowners didn’t have the flood insurance that the federal government provides through the National Flood Insurance Program.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Debris from palm trees lined the streets after high winds, brought on by Milton, arrived in the region overnight.
—NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
Yankee candle, Balsam and Cedar scent: on sale for $15.50
Original price: $16.88
One easy way to bring on the Christmas cheer is with a seasonal scented candle.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where rains brought on by Helene did untold damage, the vast majority of homeowners didn’t have the flood insurance that the federal government provides through the National Flood Insurance Program.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Debris from palm trees lined the streets after high winds, brought on by Milton, arrived in the region overnight.
—NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
Yankee candle, Balsam and Cedar scent: on sale for $15.50
Original price: $16.88
One easy way to bring on the Christmas cheer is with a seasonal scented candle.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Transportation Division crews will be on site from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays to repair damage caused by a water main break that occurred Oct. 19, the release states.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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At this time, there is no reason to believe this is affecting other areas of election administration or state government, nor is there any reason to believe the printing delays were caused by a cyberattack.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
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Colorado’s 8th District, the state’s newest congressional district, was created during the 2021 redistricting process and designed to be an evenly split swing district.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Their dedication brings Saratoga’s rich history and vibrant landscape to life, creating a place where everyone can feel connected and inspired.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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As reported by Newsweek, The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has forecast a possible tropical storm that could form today and head toward Florida, bringing heavy rain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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With offices in North America and Europe, Coppers and his team have worked with some of the world’s most prestigious brands to bring stories to life through elevated and immersive experiences.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The bond will generate an average of $9.2 million annually over its lifetime.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This is still a concern with the 3D V-Cache on the bottom, but less so as the processor cores are likely what generates the most heat, and those are more directly cooled in this configuration.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The conspiracy prompted the British Embassy Kyiv to say on X that the story was fake.Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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That prompted outrage inside and outside the festival.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Or add layers of jam to your cup to bring about a classic PB&J flavor.Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Some members of the national team have spoken out about violence against women in sports at the United Nations, while others have joined sports unions to bring about change for the future.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
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And Agatha is a success, both critically and with audiences, and grew in week-to-week viewership over time, a pretty rare feat in the streaming landscape (The Penguin has also been doing this over on HBO).Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Massage and Exfoliate According to Mathieu, massaging the scalp does a lot to keep the scalp moisturized.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Workers producing pure electric vehicles at a Volkswagen (Anhui) workshop in Hefei, China, on Sept. 25, 2024.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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True lilies produce one stem and have narrow, strappy leaves.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20on. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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