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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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Huang often brought up Dorje Chang’s rare artistic prowess throughout our conversation.
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Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
That the next morning, Brad brings up Joel telling him that Sam might be having money issues after losing an income stream from helping Joel with his rentals.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
The podcaster also brought up an unproven statement from his interview with Trump: that wind-turbines, a form of clean energy, are negatively affecting and even killing whales.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Crowd flow is terrible as elevators bring up a steady stream of guests who then shuffle into the very small lobby, making everyone jostle for space.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
That the next morning, Brad brings up Joel telling him that Sam might be having money issues after losing an income stream from helping Joel with his rentals.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
The podcaster also brought up an unproven statement from his interview with Trump: that wind-turbines, a form of clean energy, are negatively affecting and even killing whales.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Crowd flow is terrible as elevators bring up a steady stream of guests who then shuffle into the very small lobby, making everyone jostle for space.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Boeing raised $21 billion in a stock sale this week to shore up its balance sheet.Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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That would raise $500 billion over the next 10 years.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Harris didn’t take the opportunity to distance herself from Biden enough on that issue or introduce different ideas, Syed said.Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Even a few years after Apple introduced the system, the slimness of the iMac is still pretty impressive.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Broad Fire burned around 33 acres, but its forward progress was stopped and firefighters were mopping up late Wednesday afternoon, Malibu’s city government said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Up to 20% of people using hormonal IUDs stop menstruating within a year after the IUD placement, which is a benefit to some.10 Ultimately, choosing between IUD types is a personal decision made between you and a healthcare provider.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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For hers and other nearby communities, the melting of the glaciers is a practical catastrophe: The snowy mountains provide water for drinking and agriculture, and also foster a tourist economy.New York Times, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Repeated visualization helps to rewire the brain, fostering a self-image aligned with one's aspirations.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Starting in mid-November, the Detroit giant will halt production of its electric pickup until the end of the year, reports Bloomberg.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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This month, The New York Times reported that, after independent reporter Ken Klippenstein published hacked Trump campaign information related to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, the campaign connected with X to halt the spread of the materials.David Ingram, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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The longer the war continues, the more one or more of these sites risk getting caught in crossfire—an outcome that could have devastating consequences.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Abbie Doctor, an aesthetics nurse living in Gloucester, England, caught the bizarre moment her cat, Chewie, brought a live mouse into the house, and promptly brought it for something to eat.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But an arriving cold front helped stall that fire’s progress.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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She’s fared far better on the Official Singles Downloads tally, where she’s collected 21 smashes that have stalled between Nos. 1 and 10.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The unit pulls up to the back door of one of the oldest churches in the historic center of Mexico City.Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
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Police allege Neal pulled up alongside Robinson’s car, fired five shots and drove off, spending the night in Rodeo before making his way back to Sacramento.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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